Watermelon Peperomia
Latin name: Peperomia argyreia
Stripe interest: Silver iridescent stripes in green tear-drop-shape
leaves
Stripes lovers will swoon over Watermelon
peperomia’s beautiful green leaves that are painted with dramatic thin silver stripes. Red stems make this a
very showy plant. Display this colorful South American native in bright light where you can see the silver stripes
sparkle. Watermelon grows in a cheery mound reaching 8 to 12 inches tall.
Birkin Philodendron
Latin name: Philodendron 'Birkin'
Stripe interest: Creamy white stripes in big green leaves
You’ll love the cream-and-green contrast in this striped beauty. Birkin philodendron has showy large, dark green
leaves that are lined with creamy white variegation. Birkin is a non climbing and self supporting member of the
philodendron family. It grows into an attractive bushy plant, reaching up to 3 feet tall and wide.
Pinstripe Calathea
Latin name: Calathea ornata
Stripe interest: White pinstripes in dark green leaves
The wide, almond-shape dark
green leaves of this calathea are pinstriped with luminous white lines. As with other calatheas, Pinstripe is green and white on the leaf top and
burgundy on the leaf bottom -- which makes for a very exciting trio of colors. This African native can eventually grow
up to 2 feet tall.
Spider Plant
Latin name:
Chlorophytum comosum
Stripe interest: White stripes in strappy green leaves
Spider plant, also called airplane plant, offers stripes
fans an easy-care option. A versatile choice, spider plant thrives in bright light, but will also do well in low light.
Plus, it isn’t fussy about a missed watering or two. Grow this stripey beauty in a hanging basket to fully appreciate
the grace of its arching leaves.
Zebra Plant
Latin name: Aphelandra squarrosa
Stripe interest: Bright white veins in dark green leaves
The
name of this plant says it all. Zebra plant sports stunning
bright white stripes that pulsate from dark green leaves. This beauty also blooms, producing attractive spikes of
long-lasting yellow flowers. A native of Brazil, zebra plant offers year-round, indoor interest.
Written by Karen Weir-Jimerson
