Pink Leaves

Reach for the stars with Bold Belles® 'Ginny Galaxy' (Begonia), a rare, collector-worthy cane begonia scattered with its own little cosmos. Wing-shaped leaves are held upright on slender, bamboo-like canes and splashed in green, pink, and cream — a swirl of color like a galaxy caught mid-spin. Bold and undeniably glamorous, 'Ginny Galaxy' makes a statement in bright, indirect light, out of harsh midday sun, and likes to dry out a bit between waterings. Give this celestial beauty a place of honor and watch her light up your collection.

Dive in with Oceana™ 'Ruby Strike', an aroid that never quite left the water ( Cyrtosperma johnstonii ). Big arrow-shaped blades unfurl in deep green, struck through with ruby-red veins that run clear to the leaf edge — and the long petioles beneath are just as dramatic, streaked in pink and red and lined with dark spines. Semi-aquatic by nature, this one never wants to dry out: keep the soil constantly moist and the light bright but filtered, and it will strike a pose all year.

Every arrow in this quiver finds its mark — meet Falling Arrows® Cupid's Quiver™ ( Syngonium podophyllum ), an arrowhead vine with a full complement of perfectly pointed leaves. Each one blushes rich pink across the top while the underside holds its green, rising on bright green stems. Give it medium to bright indirect light, spare it the harsh afternoon sun that scorches those tender edges, and water once the top inch of soil has dried. Trim it to stay compact on a desk, or let it take aim and trail. Consider yourself smitten.

If it bleeds, it leads–and this crimson-veined fittonia is sure to be the ‘Breaking News’ in your collection! ’Breaking News’ has heavy red veining that really pops in contrast to the dark green leaf margins. The ovate leaves have edges that are ever-so-slightly ruffled. Like other nerve plants, ‘Breaking News’ will stay relatively compact and creep in a low-growing habit.

Falling Arrows® 'Pink Splash' ( Syngonium podophyllum ) lives up to its name — every glossy, arrowhead-shaped leaf carries its own splash of pink across rich green, brightening the more light it gets. Give it medium to bright, indirect light to keep the color vivid, and water once the top inch of soil dries out. Left alone it will vine and trail; trim it back to keep the splash compact on a desk or shelf.

Move over, African violet! Velvet Tapestry™ 'Cleopatra' ( Episcia ) is a flame violet with soft, textured leaves woven in shades of green and outlined in bright pink and white, a velvety mosaic worthy of a queen. 'Cleopatra' is extraordinary on foliage alone, but on rare occasions it may surprise you with blooms in bright, fiery shades. Give it medium to bright, indirect light, out of direct sun, with average to high humidity and evenly moist (never soggy) soil. A bathroom, kitchen or terrarium makes a fine royal court.

Alpine Spires™ rises to its name. Upright stems reaching skyward, each leaf catching a blush of alpenglow pink against deep green, like first light painting a mountain ridge. This Aglaonema keeps care refreshingly low-elevation: easygoing in low-to-medium light, happiest when the top couple inches of soil dry out between drinks, and it holds that pink glow best with a little bright, indirect light to bask in. Compact and upright, it's ready to summit any shelf, desk, or sunny sill — no crampons required.

Pop the cork for Falling Arrows® Champaign Reign™ ( Syngonium podophyllum ), a bubbly blend of ease and elegance. This arrowhead vine unfurls pale, shimmering green leaves splashed with effervescent champagne pink — no toast required, just a little care and it'll outlast any glass of bubbly. Give it medium to bright, indirect light and let the top inch of soil dry out between waterings, and 'Champaign Reign' will keep the celebration going, trimmed compact for a desk or left to trail freely and fizz over the pot's edge.