Striped leaves can add a unique aesthetic to your indoor plant collection. But it’s not just the beauty of these plants that make them special; it’s also their diverse care requirements that make them an interesting choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
In this article, we’ll explore 21 stunning houseplants with striped leaves, offering tips on ease of care, stripe patterns, mature size, and rarity.
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1. Pinstripe Plant (Goeppertia Ornata)
Starting the list with the Pinstripe Plant, also known as Calathea ornata. This member of the Calathea family is prized for its dark green leaves with pink or white stripes that resemble pinstripes on a suit.
But don’t stop at just the Pinstripe Plant—there are more striped Calatheas to discover! Check out our article on Calathea varieties to pick the perfect one for you.
- Ease of Care: Moderate; this plant prefers high humidity, well-drained soil, and indirect light. It’s a bit finicky and doesn’t like to be moved around. Read more about caring for Pinstripe Calathea.
- Stripes: Pink or white pinstripes on dark green leaves.
- Mature Size: 2 feet.
- Rarity: Common.
2. Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura)
The Prayer Plant gets its name from the way its leaves fold up at night, resembling praying hands. Its leaves have beautiful patterns of green, red, and white stripes.
- Ease of Care: Easy to moderate; likes indirect light and high humidity.
- Stripes: Green, red, and white stripes, depends on the variety.
- Mature Size: Up to 1 foot.
- Rarity: Common.
3. Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Thalia ‘Triostar’)
Stromanthe Triostar boasts multicolored leaves in shades of pink, green, and cream. This tropical plant is a show-stopper and also a member of the Marantaceae family.
Although the selection of indoor-friendly Stromanthe varieties may be limited, each option is exceptional and worth considering for your indoor garden.
- Ease of Care: Moderate; prefers high humidity and indirect light.
- Stripes: Variegated pink, green, and cream leaves.
- Mature Size: 2-3 feet.
- Rarity: Uncommon.
4. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
One of the easiest houseplants to care for, Spider Plant comes with long, arching leaves that are green with a central white stripe.
- Ease of Care: Very easy; tolerates neglect and varying conditions.
- Stripes: Central white stripe on green leaves.
- Mature Size: Up to 1 foot.
- Rarity: Very common.
5. African Mask Plant (Alocasia Polly)
Alocasia Polly comes with large, dark-green leaves shaped like arrows that are contrasted by light green to white veining.
- Ease of Care: Moderate; requires high humidity and well-drained soil.
- Stripes: Lighter green or white veins on dark green leaves.
- Mature Size: 1-2 feet.
- Rarity: Common.
6. Snake Plant (Dracaena Trifasciata)
Snake plants are a staple in indoor gardens thanks to their tolerance for a wide range of conditions, including low light and irregular watering. Their standard green leaves are often marked with horizontal bands of lighter green or yellow.
For those interested in a more intricate design, several varieties of Snake Plants, such as Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii,’ feature leaves with elegant pinstripes.
- Ease of Care: Very easy; can tolerate low light and infrequent watering.
- Stripes: Horizontal light green or yellow stripes on green leaves.
- Mature Size: Up to 4 feet.
- Rarity: Common.
7. Chinese Evergreen ‘Stripes’ (Aglaonema ‘Stripes’)
The ‘Stripes’ variety sets itself apart in the Aglaonema family with its exclusive striped leaf pattern. Unlike most Aglaonema varieties that feature blotchy or patchy variegation, this one showcases leaves with elegant light green or silvery stripes against a dark green backdrop.
- Ease of Care: Easy; can thrive in low light and doesn’t require frequent watering.
- Stripes: Lighter green or silvery stripes on dark green leaves.
- Mature Size: 1-3 feet.
- Rarity: Common.
8. Zebra Haworthia (Haworthia Fasciata)
Zebra Haworthia is a succulent that has dark green leaves covered in white zebra-like stripes. It is a small plant that makes a great desktop companion.
- Ease of Care: Easy; requires well-drained soil and infrequent watering.
- Stripes: White zebra-like stripes on dark green leaves.
- Mature Size: Up to 6 inches.
- Rarity: Common.
9. Earth Star (Cryptanthus Bivittatus)
Earth Star is a bromeliad with flat, star-shaped leaves that come in a variety of striped patterns. The stripes can be pink, red, or silver on a green base.
- Ease of Care: Moderate; prefers bright light and well-drained soil.
- Stripes: Pink, red, or silver stripes on a green base.
- Mature Size: 6-8 inches.
- Rarity: Uncommon.
10. Variegated Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica ‘ Variegata’)
With its dark green leaves covered by stripes of creamy white or yellow, the Variegated Rubber Plant is a visual delight. Be prepared to allocate sufficient space for it, as this plant can grow quite tall inside.
- Ease of Care: Easy to moderate; likes bright, indirect light.
- Stripes: Creamy white or yellow stripes on dark green leaves.
- Mature Size: Up to 6-10 feet.
- Rarity: Uncommon.
11. Watermelon Peperomia (Peperomia argyreia)
Getting its name from its round, watermelon-like leaves, this Peperomia variety comes with a silver stripe pattern.
- Ease of Care: Easy; likes indirect light and can tolerate some neglect. Check out our Watermelon Peperomia care guide for more info!
- Stripes: Silver stripes on dark green leaves.
- Mature Size: Up to 1 foot.
- Rarity: Common.
12. Philodendron White Wave (Philodendron ‘Birkin’)
Philodendron Birkin has glossy green leaves with delicate white pinstripes. It’s a compact plant that’s great for small spaces.
- Ease of Care: Easy; thrives in a range of light conditions and likes well-drained soil. Read more on how to care for your Philodendron ‘Birkin’.
- Stripes: Delicate white pinstripes on green leaves.
- Mature Size: Up to 2 feet.
- Rarity: Uncommon.
13. Aluminum Plant (Pilea cadierei)
With silver markings that resemble the familiar striping of watermelons, the Aluminum Plant has secured its place on our list.
- Ease of Care: Easy; prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.
- Stripes: Silver patches on dark green leaves.
- Mature Size: Up to 1 foot.
- Rarity: Common.
14. Inch Plant (Tradescantia zebrina)
The popular and beloved Inch Plant comes with trailing vines with purple and green leaves that have silver stripes.
- Ease of Care: Very easy; tolerates a range of light and soil conditions.
- Stripes: Silver stripes on purple and green leaves.
- Mature Size: Trailing vines up to 2 feet.
- Rarity: Common.
15. Croton (Codiaeum variegatum)
Croton plants are known for their vibrant, multicolored leaves that come in a variety of patterns, including stripes. They can have shades of yellow, red, and orange stripes on green leaves.
- Ease of Care: Moderate; prefers bright light and high humidity.
- Stripes: Yellow, red, and orange stripes on green leaves.
- Mature Size: 3-6 feet.
- Rarity: Common.
16. Nerve Plant (Fittonia albivenis)
The Nerve Plant is a small but striking plant, native to tropical rainforests in South America. It has dark green leaves with vein patterns in white, pink, or red.
- Ease of Care: Moderate; prefers high humidity and indirect light.
- Stripes: White, pink, or red veins on dark green leaves.
- Mature Size: 6-12 inches.
- Rarity: Common.
17. Painted Echeveria (Echeveria nodulosa)
This succulent has fleshy, green leaves with red to purple stripes running along the margins and the center.
- Ease of Care: Easy; prefers well-drained soil and full to partial sun.
- Stripes: Red to purple stripes on green leaves.
- Mature Size: 6-8 inches.
- Rarity: Uncommon.
18. Brake Fern (Pteris cretica)
Known for its fronds that have an attractive pattern of green and white stripes, this fern variety is quite versatile and can be grown both indoors and outdoors.
- Ease of Care: Easy; tolerates a range of light conditions and prefers well-drained soil.
- Stripes: Green and white stripes on fronds.
- Mature Size: Up to 18 inches.
- Rarity: Common.
19. Ti Plant (Cordyline fruticosa)
The Ti Plant is a tropical beauty with leaves that can have various patterns, including stripes of pink, red, and cream on a dark green background.
- Ease of Care: Moderate; prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity.
- Stripes: Pink, red, and cream stripes on dark green leaves.
- Mature Size: 3-6 feet.
- Rarity: Uncommon.
20. Variegated Ginger (Alpinia zerumbet ‘Variegata’)
This plant’s leaves come with yellow stripes, giving it a vibrant, tropical look. It’s often used as an ornamental plant in gardens but can also be grown indoors.
- Ease of Care: Moderate; prefers partial shade and well-drained soil.
- Stripes: Yellow stripes on green leaves.
- Mature Size: 4-8 feet.
- Rarity: Uncommon.
21. Variegated Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum ‘Domino’)
This is a variegated version of the popular Peace Lily. The leaves are dark green with white or light green stripes, making it a lovely alternative to the common variety.
- Ease of Care: Easy; prefers low to medium light and regular watering.
- Stripes: White or light green stripes on dark green leaves.
- Mature Size: 1-4 feet.
- Rarity: Uncommon.
Conclusion
Whether you’re a novice gardener looking for low-maintenance houseplants like the Spider Plant or aiming for a more challenging specimen like the Stromanthe Triostar, there’s a striped plant to suit your needs.
As always, the key to successful plant care is understanding each plant’s unique needs. So go ahead, pick a plant (or two!) from this list, and add a new striped member to your indoor garden.
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