Summer Blakeley: Millennial Pink Houseplant Roundup

If you feel like
your collection of tried and true houseplants is looking a little, well, green,
then now’s the time to add some dramatic pink houseplants.

Millennial pink’s
reign has extended well beyond its Pantone 2019 Color of the Year status.
Choosing houseplants in this hue give it a timeless status.

Houseplant lovers
and interior decorators are embracing pink houseplants like never before. Want
or little pop of color to mix with your greens? Check out some of our
favorites.

Plus, these pink
plants will outlast any pink cut flowers.

Colorful
Aglaonema

Traditionally known
as the Chinese evergreen, this houseplant has been bred to come deep green,
silver, pink and red. It is slow
growing, with large, narrow and glossy oval foliage. Keep
in mind the lighter the variegation, the more light it needs. If you opt for
dark green foliage, it can thrive in low light. Water when the top two inches
of soil is dry and add humidity around the plant in the summertime. Use Espoma’s indoor!
liquid plant food during the growing season to give it
the nutrients it needs.

Fittonia

A small
houseplant like Fittonia fits practically anywhere — from a tabletop to a
window sill or a desk. It’s a good candidate for low-light spots in the home or
office, too. Pink-variegated fittonias like ‘Frankie’ and ‘Mini Pink’
capitalize on the pink hues. Fittonia is a thirsty plant that wilts quickly when
dry. Don’t worry, it will perk back up quickly after watering, but for the best
keep moist for best results.

Afterglow
Echevaria

This echeveria
truly lives up to its name. With beautiful pastel pink and purple leaves, this
succulent is a prize for any blush lover. Afterglow is perfect for indoor or
outdoor containers. When growing succulents in containers, be sure to use Espoma’s
Cactus Mix for best results.

Earth
Star

There are more than 1,200 varieties of cryptanthus and they
come in many gorgeous shades of pink. It gets its common name from its star-like
spread and need to grow in soil (many other bromeliads are air plants.) Earth
star prefers low-water, bright light and an occasional feeding with an organic
fertilizer like Espoma’s Indoor! Like other bromeliads, each cryptanthus blooms only once in its
lifetime, and then it begins a slow dying process. Before it dies, new pups are
produced that can be replanted.

Anthurium

Anthuriums
are elegant, easy-care plants with cheery blooms that last a long time.
Anthuriums are also efficient air purifiers, so a colorful Anthurium will bring
a pop of color and breath of fresh air to the room. This show-stopping plant is
a two-for for any romantic with its glossy heart-shaped, pink leaves. Anthurium
stands out of the crowd with blooms on and off all year. Its flowers will last
for months under the right conditions. This exotic plant loves warmth and
humidity.

Not ready for
such bright color just yet? Check out these low-light picks!