Leaves with texture add visual interest when displayed with flat, glossy leafed plants. They are also ideal as ways to create leaf diversity in mixed planters and terrariums. Here are 9 quirky houseplants that can turn up the texture.
Peperomia Schumi Red
This new peperomia offers ruby crinkly leaves: color and texture in one plant. Each
leaf of Schumi Red has a corrugated texture. In
bright light, leaves have a sparkly or metallic appearance.
Peperomia caperata 'Red Ripple'
A
crinkly-leafed peperomia, Red Ripple offers deeply textured
reddish-purple leaves. Combine it with Schumi Red in a planter for a double dose of color and texture.
Crinkle-Leaf Plant (Adromischus cristatus)
This
succulent offers a rose-shape growth with luscious wavy leaves. It’s ideal in a container by itself or combined
with other succulents in a bowl. Plant a succulent bowl
with these easy steps.
Echeveria shaviana
Another curvy-leafed succulent, this echeveria features ruffled silvery-blue foliage. Plants grow
12 inches tall and wide.
Moon Valley Friendship Plant (Pilea involucrata 'Moon Valley')
Moon Valley friendship plant has textured reddish purple leaves.
Pair this plant up with other pileas for a multi-textural effect.
Artillery Plant (Pilea microphylla)
This smallish pilea features adorable tiny green curly leaves. Try
it in a terrarium or dish garden!
Rope Plant (Hoya compacta)
The twisty-turny leaves of this houseplant makes it a coveted plant among
Hoya fans. The rope-like stems are covered in tightly curled
leaves.
Hoya compacta 'Regalis'
A variegated version of Rope Plant, this hoya features twisted green leaves with creamy centers.
Hoya compacta 'Crispa Variegata'
Crispa Variegata
offers a different pattern of variegated than Regalis. This Hoya compacta offers the same tight, curled leaves but with
creamy-white edges. See other types
of hoyas.
Written by Karen Weir-Jimerson
