beware: dark houseplants lurking below
In the spirit of Halloween, we have compiled a list of nine mysterious and dangerously awesome dark houseplants to add an interesting living element to your undead seasonal decor. These shadowy beauties will bring an air of spooky sophistication anywhere you choose to place them, setting the perfect eerie mood for the season. Read on—if you dare.
1
echeveria ‘black prince’
Common Name
Hens and chicks
Lighting
Low to bright, indirect
Foliage Color
Chocolatey-purple
Expertise Needed
Beginner to intermediate plant knowledge
2
colocasia esculenta ‘black magic’
Common Name
Elephant ear
Lighting
Low to bright, indirect
Foliage Color
Dusty black
Expertise Needed
Intermediate plant knowledge
3
peperomia caperata ‘burgundy ripple’
Common Name
Ripple pepper
Lighting
Low to bright, indirect
Foliage Color
Wrinkled, deep green to dark purple
Expertise Needed
Beginner to intermediate plant knowledge
4
zamioculcas zamiifolia ‘raven’
Common Name
Raven ZZ
Lighting
Low to bright, indirect
Foliage Color
Glossy black/dark purple
Expertise Needed
Beginner plant knowledge
5
alocasia ‘polly’
Common Name
Elephant ear
Lighting
Bright, indirect
Foliage Color
Deep, dark green
Expertise Needed
Intermediate plant knowledge
6
ficus elastica ‘burgundy’
Common Name
Burgundy rubber tree
Lighting
Low to bright, indirect
Foliage Color
Chocolate/burgundy
Expertise Needed
Beginner plant knowledge
7
Dracaena trifasciata ‘black coral’
Common Name
Snake plant, mother-in-law’s tongue
Lighting
Low to bright, indirect
Foliage Color
Dark green w/silvery-green variegation
Expertise Needed
Beginner plant knowledge
8
philodendron ‘black cardinal’
Common Name
Black cardinal philodendron
Lighting
Low to bright, indirect
Foliage Color
Black/burgundy/dark green
Expertise Needed
Beginner to intermediate plant knowledge
9
calathea ornata ‘pinstripe’
Common Name
Pinstripe plant
Lighting
Low to medium
Foliage Color
Deep green w/ pink and white stripes
Expertise Needed
Intermediate plant knowledge
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