Colourful Plants For Indoor

Colourful plants are an easy way to bring more life and personality into your home. With striking leaves in shades of purple, pink, red, silver, and green, these houseplants can brighten shelves, windowsills, desks, and living spaces all year round. They're a great choice if you enjoy plants that stand out and add something a little different to a room.

Whether you're looking for a small plant for a windowsill or a larger statement piece, this collection includes a range of colourful indoor plants to suit different spaces and styles. Many are grown for their attractive foliage, making them a simple way to add lasting colour indoors.

Plant Highlights

  • A collection of colourful indoor plants chosen for their eye-catching foliage.
  • Includes popular favourites such as Calathea, Tradescantia, Croton, and Polka Dot Plants.
  • Suitable for homes, offices, bedrooms, and living rooms.
  • A great choice for adding colour to shelves, desks, and windowsills.
  • Available for delivery across the UK.

Varieties Available

Our selection of colourful houseplants in the UK includes:

  • Calathea – Striking patterned foliage with rich colours and decorative markings.
  • Croton – Bold, multi-coloured leaves in vibrant reds, yellows, and greens.
  • Coleus – Intensely colourful foliage with dramatic contrasts and textures.
  • Tradescantia – Trailing plants with purple, pink, and silver-toned leaves.
  • Polka Dot Plant – Compact plants with eye-catching spotted foliage.
  • Begonia (Rex types) – Richly textured leaves with metallic tones and bold patterns.
Calathea Plant Tradescantia Plants Indoor Flowering Plants

Why Choose Colourful Plants for Indoors?

While many houseplants are loved for their green leaves, colourful indoor plants bring something a little different. Deep purples, pink streaks, silver markings, and bold patterns catch the eye and make even a small space feel more alive.

  • Brighten shelves, desks, windowsills, and empty corners
  • Add colour without relying on flowers that come and go
  • Great for living rooms, bedrooms, and home offices
  • Many varieties stay attractive throughout the year
  • Suitable for both bright rooms and spots with indirect light
  • An easy way to add character to your indoor space

Why Buy Colourful Houseplants for Indoors from Carbeth Plants?

Not every colourful houseplant is easy to keep looking its best. That's why we've chosen varieties that are not only eye-catching but also well-suited to everyday life indoors.

  • Popular favourites include Tradescantia, Calathea, Croton, and Polka Dot Plants
  • Healthy plants sourced from experienced UK growers
  • Options for beginners and more experienced plant owners
  • Plants chosen for their colour, foliage, and reliability
  • Helpful advice if you're unsure which plant to choose
  • Easy online ordering with delivery across the UK

How to Choose and Care for Indoor Colourful Plants

Most colourful houseplants are surprisingly straightforward once you find the right spot for them. A little attention to light and watering goes a long way.

  • Calathea enjoys bright indirect light and appreciates extra humidity
  • Tradescantia grows quickly and is easy to propagate from cuttings
  • Crotons develop stronger colours when placed in a bright position
  • Avoid leaving plants sitting in water for long periods
  • Keep tropical plants away from cold draughts during winter
  • Repot when roots begin to outgrow the pot

Our Quality Promise & UK Delivery

We take great care when preparing plants for dispatch because we know how important it is that they arrive looking healthy and ready to enjoy.

  • Plants checked before leaving our nursery
  • Secure packaging to help protect foliage during transit
  • Reliable UK delivery direct to your door
  • Healthy plants grown and sourced with care
  • Friendly support whenever you need a helping hand

Ready to add more colour to your home? Explore our colourful plants for indoors and find your next favourite houseplant today.

Frequently Asked Questions

That really comes down to personal taste, but plants with colourful leaves tend to stand out the most indoors. Tradescantia, Calathea, Croton, and Polka Dot Plants are popular because they bring shades of pink, purple, cream, and red into the home without needing flowers to make an impact.
Many foliage plants keep their colour and shape throughout the year, making them a great choice if you want something that always looks good. Calathea, Croton, and Tradescantia are all known for their decorative leaves and can stay attractive in every season with the right care.
There's no single plant that you should never keep in a bedroom. The better question is whether your bedroom suits the plant. If the room is quite dark, plants that need lots of sunlight probably won't be happy there. In that case, it's worth choosing something that can cope with lower light levels.
Tradescantia is often one of the easiest options to start with. It grows quickly, doesn't ask for much attention, and is very forgiving if you're still learning about houseplant care. Polka Dot Plants can also be a good choice if you enjoy keeping plants on a bright windowsill.
Not usually. Most colourful indoor plants prefer bright, indirect light. Too much direct sun can fade colours or mark the leaves, especially on varieties such as Calathea. A spot near a bright window is often ideal.
Calathea is usually one of the better options if you're looking for colour in a room that doesn't get much sun. The leaf patterns still stand out even in shadier spots. Just remember that no colourful plant will be at its best in a very dark corner.
There's no fixed schedule that suits every plant. A good habit is to check the compost before watering and only add water when the surface starts to feel dry. Most indoor plants suffer more from overwatering than underwatering.
Absolutely. Tradescantia is often where people start because it's fast growing and fairly forgiving. Even if you forget to water it now and then, it usually bounces back without too much fuss.