Interested in a unique gift to give your significant other this Valentine’s day? Well, you’re in luck because today we’re going over 14 gorgeous pink houseplants that will surely win you some extra love! If you go with traditional flowers they will only last for a week or two but with a houseplant, they can have the sweet sentiment reminding them of your love for many years to come.
Pink Houseplants
Siam Aglaonema
Light:
Of all the brightly colored Aglaonemas, the Siam Aglaonema is going to work best if you don’t have a super bright area for it to live. It will do well in medium, to bright indirect light.
Water:
Water once the top two inches of the soil are dry. When it comes to watering, less is more with this plant. It will be more than forgiving if you forget to water for a couple of extra days, but it won’t recover as well if overwatered. Root rot will quickly kill this beauty.
Planty Tip:
We recommend this plant if you’re new to houseplants. It’s super durable and easy to care for!
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Stromanthe triostar
Light:
Does well in medium to bright, indirect light. The more bright, indirect light it receives will help to increase the amount of color variegation you will see in the foliage.
Water:
Keep this plant pretty moist, allowing only the top inch of soil to dry out in between watering.
Planty Tip:
This plant is another humidity lover. Keep close to a humidifier or if possible keep your Stromanthe triostar in your bathroom. It will love the extra boost of humidity.
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Variegated String of Hearts
Light:
Variegated String of Hearts needs bright, indirect light. If the hearts seem to be growing too far apart this might be a sign that the plant needs a little more light. Add a grow bulb to your light fixtures to help it grow.
Water:
Similar to a succulent you’ll want to let this plant dry out in between waterings.
Planty Tip:
This just might be our favorite option on this list. Not only does it have a pretty pink hue but the actual leaves are heart-shaped! The perfect valentine combo!
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Ruby Rubber Tree
Light:
The Ruby Rubber tree has gorgeous pink variegated foliage. In order to not lose this variegation make sure to give it bright, indirect light. Add a grow light to your space if needed!
Water:
Water this plant when the top inch of soil is dry. Use your moisture meter since watering needs can vary between summer and winter months.
Planty Tip:
This plant grows well in normal household humidity but would love a boost in humidity every once in a while. Use a mister to mist your rubber tree occasionally.
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Pink Princess Philodendron
Light:
Needs bright, indirect light. If the plant starts to get leggy this is a sign that you need to increase the light.
Water:
Allow the plant to dry out slightly between waterings. Try sticking your finger in the soil to test the soil, does it feel dry? Time for a drink!
Planty Tip:
This plant is a climbing aroid so add a moss pole, trellis, or stake to give it something to climb! The PPP also requires high humidity.
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Tradescantia Tricolor
Light:
Loves bright, indirect light
Water:
During spring and summer keep the soil moist, but not soggy. During winter allow the top inch or two to dry out between watering.
Planty Tip:
This plant would love to spend some warm spring or summer days outside. Place in partial shade, water appropriately, feed with liquid fertilizer and watch it explode with growth.
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Calathea Dottie
Light:
This plant is going to be a great option if you need a lower light lover that still has some gorgeous pink foliage. It does best in medium to low indirect light. Keep away from direct sun as it will burn the leaves.
Water:
Needs a consistent watering schedule to thrive. Soil needs to be kept moist but not soggy. This beauty does not tolerate drought well and will get crispy edges if allowed to dry out too much between watering.
Planty Tip:
Calatheas can be more picky about the water they like to drink. If you notice the leaves yellowing or browning it might be a sign it needs more filtered water. Try leaving your tap water out overnight to help dissipate the fluoride and chlorine. These plants also require high humidity.
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Hoya Krimson Queen
Light:
Hoyas can survive in low, medium, to bright, indirect light. However, to get blooms and more variegation you’re going to want to increase the light. Avoid direct sunlight with this houseplant.
Water:
This plant likes to get dry between waterings. It’s especially sensitive to overwatering so make sure to have well-draining soil and do not water until the soil is dry.
Planty Tip:
See a long tendril growing from your Hoya plant? Never cut this off! This is where the leaves and famous Hoya blooms develop from. To help encourage blooms, fertilize in spring and summer. Don’t repot very often either, Hoya plants prefer to be more root-bound than other plants.
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Fittonia – Nerve Plant
Light:
Best kept in bright, indirect light. It can grow in lower light settings but this may cause it to lose its colored variegation.
Water:
Allow this plant to dry out just slightly between waterings. Don’t be alarmed if you wake up one morning and find your nerve plant looking wilted and almost dead. These plants tend to be drama queens at times. Just make sure to water and watch as it springs back to life. Aim to water it a day or two before this happens.
Planty Tip:
This plant requires high humidity. They make a great terrarium plant! You can also invest in a humidifier, or mist the plant daily.
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Pink Syngonium
Light:
Give this plant medium to bright indirect light.
Water:
Water when the top inch of the soil starts to feel dry.
Planty Tip:
Use a well-draining soil to keep this plant happy. Older leaves can turn green while the new leaves will keep the bright pink color.
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Polka Dot Plant
Light:
Provide bright, indirect light. Without bright light, the plant will lose the bright color of the leaves and will revert to green. Invest in a grow light if necessary.
Water:
Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy.
Planty Tip:
The Polka Dot plant needs higher humidity. Try to mist regularly to raise the humidity around the plant.
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Red Ripple Peperomia
Light:
Ripple Peperomia can adapt to lower light settings but does best in medium to bright, indirect light. Keep out of direct light which will burn the leaves.
Water:
During the growing season water as soon as the soil begins to dry out. During winter, let the soil dry out a little more before watering.
Planty Tip:
Usually stays quite small so make sure to get a cute pink planter it can stay in permanently.
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Purple Oxalis
Light:
Give your ‘love plant’ bright, indirect light. This plant is extra special because it is photophilic. This means that the leaves respond to light. During the night the leaves will close and fold up, then as the morning sun reaches their leaves they will open back up.
Water:
Water thoroughly when the top inch or two of soil is dry.
Planty Tip:
This plant can occasionally go dormant when kept indoors. If it seems like your plant is dying, hold up on the watering. Let the plant completely dry out and wait for a new leaf to emerge. Once it does go ahead and continue watering.
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Lady Valentine Aglaonema
Light:
Prefers bright, indirect light. Aglaonemas are a lower light tolerant plant so it can survive in lower light settings. However, this may cause it to lose some of the bright colors of the leaves.
Water:
Keep the soil moist but never soggy. You may need to lighten up on watering during the winter months.
Planty Tip:
Aglaonemas will sometimes produce flowers. Using clean gardening shears, cut these unattractive flowers off so that the plant can put more energy into producing more gorgeous, colorful leaves.
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We hope you found a new pink plant to love with our extensive list of pretty pink houseplants! Comment below and let us know what one is your favorite! If you’re interested in learning about more plants check out our monthly plant highlights and don’t forget to hit that subscribe button! Sending love to you planty friends!
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