Inexpensive plants that bring freshness to the house

1 pterisanthes Sp.

Its highly ornamental foliage has a wonderful, dark green colouration and is deeply textured, which in combination, produces a stunning metallic effect. Genus name comes from Greek pteron, wing; Greek anthe, flower, probably referring to the flat blade-like inflorescence. Pterisanthes sp.

2 Frydek alocasia

Their homeland is the subtropical and tropical regions of Asia, Australia and the Pacific. Alocasia Micholitziana ( also known by the name Frydek ) is a rare type of alocasia with large, dark green velvety leaves (hence the English name green velvet alocasia ) with distinct light veining.

3 scindapsus treubii moonlight

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' is a specific cultivar of the Scindapsus treubii plant, which is also commonly known as the Satin Pothos. The plant is a popular choice among indoor plant enthusiasts due to its attractive foliage and relatively easy care requirements.

Key characteristics of Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight':

Foliage: The leaves of Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' are heart-shaped and have a velvety texture. They are predominantly light green to yellowish-green with silver or silvery-white markings, which is where the name 'Moonlight' comes from.

4 Ficus elastica tineke

Rubber Plant, Indian Rubber Tree. The rubber plant is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with leathery leaves that make for a stylish focal point in any room. The Ficus elastica 'Tineke' cultivar is distinguished by its pastel green and off-white variegated leaves with subtle pink midribs.

5 Pink princess philodendron

'Pink Princess' is a slow-growing, hybrid philodendron selection that features colorful, variegated foliage and an upright, vining habit. Mature plants can reach 4' tall or more with a 2' spread. The heart-shaped leaves are dark purplish-green with contrasting pink variegation and can reach up to 8" long and 5" wide.

6 Adansonii monstera (Japanese tricolor)

The leaves of Monstera adansonii are unique and distinctive. They are heart-shaped with characteristic holes and cuts, which give them the appearance of Swiss cheese, hence the common name "Swiss Cheese Plant." The leaves are usually green, and the fenestrations (holes) help the plant in coping with its natural habitat where it needs to allow light to pass through dense foliage.

7 Frydek alocasia

Their homeland is the subtropical and tropical regions of Asia, Australia and the Pacific. Alocasia Micholitziana ( also known by the name Frydek ) is a rare type of alocasia with large, dark green velvety leaves (hence the English name green velvet alocasia ) with distinct light veining.

8 Caladium

Caladiums are tropical perennials with colorful, heart-shaped leaves native to tropical forests in South and Central America that have pronounced wet and dry seasons. Caladium bicolor, a Brazilian species, is the most common of several species in this genus in the arum family (Araceae) that are used as ornamentals.

9 Cuprea alocasia

Alocasia cuprea is one of the most well known diminutive Alocasia species and is the only Bornean species continuously in cultivation since its introduction around 1860. Adult leaves are large, ribbed, and glossy, resembling copper-tinted grey breastplates.

10 Black magic colocasia

Primarily grown for its spectacular foliage, Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' (Taro) is a tuberous, frost-tender perennial with long-stalked, heart-shaped, smoky purplish-black leaves, up to 2 ft. long (60 cm).