best popular purple flower (17 purple houseplants)

purple houseplant

Oxalis Purple

Oxalis Purple (Oxalis regnellii) One of the beauties of this plant is its three-leafed foliage, which gives a very attractive appearance to this purple indoor flower. One of the names considered for this plant is the butterfly plant, because its leaves resemble butterflies.

  • Watering: Moderate + if the soil surface dries out
  • Light: Moderate + partial shade + indirect sunlight
  • Soil: Well-draining + mix of garden soil and leaf mold

Oxalis leaves are very delicate and thin, making (because of this it is) it a suitable choice for maintaining in apartment homes.

Imagine a newborn baby slowly closing its cute and innocent eyes at night and opening them to the world with the rising sun. These indoor flowers, like this baby, close their leaves slowly at night and bloom with the brightness of the day.

Maintenance LevelEasy
Colors in the PlantDark purple foliage, Flower Colors: White and Pink
Height15 to 30 centimeters
Toxicity LevelHigh

Purple-leafed Spiderwort (Spiderwort)

The use of this purple-colored flowered plant can be in two forms, during its maintenance, you can keep it either hanging or on a table or ground.

Spiderwort, also known as the Tradescantia plant, is among the air-purifying plants and purifies the space by its presence in any environment.

  • Watering: Twice a week in summer + Once a week in winter
  • Light: 8 hours daily + Indirect
  • Soil: Combination of sand + garden soil + leaf mold

Spiderwort has various types of leaves, making it possible to have a plant for every taste.

Plant CareEasy
Colors Used in PlantPurple, Green, and White
HeightApproximately 30 centimeters
Toxicity LevelMedium

Before introducing another purple houseplant, we invite you to visit the article “beautiful indoor plants“.

Solenostemon (Coleus)

  • Watering: Daily in summer + 2 to 3 times a week in winter
  • Light: Moderate + Indirect
  • Soil: Mixture of garden soil + perlite

Buying an apartment plant enhances (makes) the home environment (beautiful), and propagating and cultivating this plant is easy and convenient. With just one pot of this plant, you can easily propagate Coleus by stem cuttings.

 

Plant CareRequires regular maintenance
Colors Used in PlantPurple, Green, Brown
Height60 to 75 centimeters
Toxicity LevelVery low

Purple Apartment Plants; Caladium

Another purple-colored apartment flower is Caladium, also known as Elephant Ear. Caladium is among the wide-leaved apartment flowers and is very famous and popular among other purple-colored apartment flowers.

  • Watering: Twice to thrice a week in summer + Very little in winter
  • Light: Plenty + Indirect
  • Soil: Mixture of perlite + peat moss + garden soil

If you keep this wide-leaved purple flower outside the house, it is better to transfer it to a warmer environment with the onset of the cold season; as Caladium cannot tolerate excessive cold and frost.

Plant CareHard
Colors Used in PlantPurple, Pale Pink, Red, and White
HeightApproximately 40 to 90 centimeters
Toxicity LevelHigh

 

Types of Purple Apartment Flowers; Flaming Dragon Tree

This purple apartment plant, among other houseplants to give as gifts, has a very colorful and attractive appearance, making it an unparalleled choice. The leaves of this plant have a special and stunning beauty, making it a perfect choice for giving as a gift.

  • Watering: More frequent watering in summer than in winter.
  • Light: Low + Indirect
  • Soil: Mixture of perlite + some garden soil + vermicompost + peat moss

If you’re looking to liven up your workspace or living space, it’s better to use this purple-leaved plant; because besides its unparalleled beauty, it also has high resistance.

Plant CareEasy
Colors Used in PlantBright Green, Purple, and Red
Height1 meter
Toxicity LevelNon-toxic

Purple-leaved Apartment Plant; Maranta

An interesting point about this purple apartment plant is its name; this purple-leaved apartment flower is also known as the Prayer plant. The reason for this naming is the posture (style/position) of its leaves, which during the day open like normal, but at night, they fold up as if in prayer.(are similar to person who is praying.)

  • Watering: Regular watering + less watering in the dry season
  • Light: Low + Indirect
  • Soil: Mixture of leaf soil + jungle soil + sand

The Prayer plant is among the evergreen plants and is very practical for maintaining in work environments. Therefore, if you know someone who has recently started their own business, this plant is a very suitable option for a gift.

Plant CareEasy
Colors Used in PlantPurple, Dark and Light Green
Height15 to 20 centimeters
Toxicity LevelNon-toxic

Purple-leaved Apartment Plant; Painted-leaf Begonia

Another type of purple apartment flower is the Painted-leaf Begonia. This plant has heart-shaped leaves that greatly enhance its appearance.

This purple apartment flower is resilient and highly adaptable to various environments. However, the care and maintenance of these purple flowers are also simple and easy.

  • Watering: Once every three days in summer + Once a week in winter
  • Light: Low + Indirect
  • Soil: Rotted soil + loam + peat

The Begonia plant can be used as both an apartment flower and a suitable garden plant, enhancing the beauty of the environment multiple times.

Plant CareEasy
Colors Used in PlantGreen, Silver, Red, and Purple
Height30 centimeters
Toxicity LevelHigh

Purple Ornamental Apartment Flower; Calathea

Calathea, this purple ornamental apartment flower, alongside all its beauty, requires very specific care and maintenance. However, be aware that this plant makes any space different and attractive.

  • Watering: Regular + Watering after the soil surface dries out
  • Light: Plenty + Indirect
  • Soil: Mixture of leaf soil + peat + garden soil

The leaves of this purple apartment flower, like many plants, open during the day to receive light and energy, and close or fold at night.

Plant CareRequires regular maintenance
Colors Used in PlantGreen, White, Patterned, and Red
HeightApproximately one meter
Toxicity LevelNon-toxic

Purple Aeonium or Black Rose (Aeonium arboreum Zwartkop)

Some purple apartment flowers require direct sunlight, such as the Purple Aeonium, although this plant is classified as a purple succulent. Therefore, when caring for this plant, be sure to keep it in the brightest part of the house to meet the plant’s needs.

  • Watering: Once a week in summer + Once a month in winter
  • Light: Controlled full sunlight
  • Soil: Well-draining cactus soil

One interesting point about this purple plant is the appearance of its leaves, which when all placed together beautifully resemble a rose flower.

Plant CareRequires care
Colors Used in PlantGreen, Purple, and Black
HeightApproximately 20 to 35 centimeters
Toxicity LevelNon-toxic

Gynura

If you touch the beautiful and adorable leaves of this plant, you’ll notice the fuzzy hairs on them, which greatly enhance the beauty of this purple apartment flower.

Gynura is actually one of the fast-growing apartment plants, meaning it grows rapidly and becomes abundant in a very short period of time.

  • Watering: Daily in summer + Once a week in winter
  • Light: Plenty + Indirect
  • Soil: Mixture of compost + perlite

Gynura is among the flowering plants, meaning that after it matures, it produces flowers in red and yellow colors.

Plant CareRequires special care
Colors Used in PlantPurple and Green
HeightApproximately 60 centimeters
Toxicity LevelNon-toxic

Purple Apartment Plant; Aglaonema hybrids

The Aglaonema plant resembles a shy person with a flushed face. The presence of this purple and green plant in any space breaks away from uniformity and simplicity; because this plant, always green(evergreen plant), has a spectacular appearance. Aglaonema is among the toxic apartment plants, so it’s better to be careful with children and pets when caring for it.

  • Watering: Weekly in summer + Bi-weekly in winter
  • Light: Moderate + Indirect
  • Soil: Compost + peat-based + well-draining

One care tip for Aglaonema is choosing the right pot; the roots of this purple apartment flower are extensive. Therefore, try to choose a pot that fits the size of this plant and annually inspect the plant’s roots and replace the pot if necessary.

Plant CareEasy
Colors Used in PlantGreen, Red, and Purple
Height60 centimeters
Toxicity LevelHigh

Plant with Small Purple Flowers; Lavender

Perhaps at the mention of the Lavender plant, the first memory that comes to mind for anyone is the pleasant scent and aroma of this plant. These purple apartment flowers have many benefits and properties, adding(which it is) beauty to the home and also being used as a medicinal plant.

This small purple flower transfers a lot of positive energy to the space.

  • Watering: Moderate + Watering when the top 2 centimeters of soil are dry
  • Light: Direct + Plenty
  • Soil: Lightweight + Well-draining

If the conditions for maintaining this small purple flower are suitable, after a while, small coffee-shaped(brown) fruits appear on this plant.

Plant CareEasy
Colors Used in PlantPurple
HeightBetween 30 to 60 centimeters
Toxicity LevelNon-toxic

Types of Purple Flowers; Vervain

Vervain is a beautiful and captivating plant. You can find this purple flower with purple leaves in nature in two colors, which adds a beautiful appearance to your garden or backyard. Moreover, the Vervain plant is highly resilient and can withstand direct sunlight for long periods.

  • Watering: Moderate
  • Light: Direct + Plenty (5 to 6 hours daily)
  • Soil: Moist soil with proper drainage

One important care tip for Vervain flowers is the proper moisture level of the soil. During the maintenance of this plant, ensure the soil has adequate moisture; insufficient soil moisture can lead to growth issues.

Plant CareEasy
Colors Used in PlantPurple and Pink
HeightBetween 30 to 60 centimeters
Toxicity LevelNon-toxic

Purple Apartment Flower: Prickly Pear Cactus

This spring purple flower is also known as the prickly pear, and the main reason for this naming is the appearance of its leaves and thorns on the cactus. In fact, the fruits of this cactus are edible; in Mexico, one of the attractive and delicious fruits on the fruit list is the prickly pear cactus.

  • Watering: Low
  • Light: Direct + Abundant(plenty)
  • Soil: Sandy with proper drainage

With its attractive and beautiful appearance, this plant is a suitable choice for apartments and can help liven up the home environment.

Plant CareHassle-free
Colors Used in PlantDark Purple, Red, and Scarlet
HeightMaximum one to two and a half meters
Toxicity LevelNon-toxic

Purple Apartment Flower: Ficus Elastica

Ficus also has its place in the list of purple flowers. This apartment plant requires very easy maintenance, and anyone can handle the demands of this natural purple flower.

  • Watering: Low
  • Light: Medium + Controlled
  • Soil: Combination(mixture) of leaf soil + peat moss + regular soil

The distinct purple color of this plant sets it apart and enhances the beauty of the home manifold. Ficus comes in various types, each with a chic and beautiful appearance; however, Ficus Elastica is a purple variety, just what you were looking for.

Plant CareHassle-free
Colors Used in PlantDark Purple
Height50 to 60 centimeters
Toxicity LevelPoisonous

Purple Flower: Persian Shield

This purple flower is easy to care for, making it a suitable choice for busy individuals. However, this species is quite rare, and its beauty is unparalleled.

  • Watering: Low + Water when the soil surface dries out
  • Light: Sunlight to shade
  • Soil: Combination(mixture) of sandy soil + loamy soil + organic matter

When caring for this plant, it’s important to remember to prune it if it grows too much. This prevents damage to the plant’s growth and promotes healthy development.

Plant CareEasy
Colors Used in PlantDark Purple
Height60 to 120 centimeters
Toxicity LevelNon-toxic

 

Purple Flower: Allium Thunbergii

The Allium flower is a resilient plant, but there are a few things to keep in mind when caring for it. The most basic care tip for this plant is to avoid direct sunlight. If exposed to direct sunlight, the leaves of the plant may burn and the plant could perish.

  • Watering: Low + Water when the soil surface dries out
  • Light: Indirect sunlight
  • Soil: Moist soil with good drainage

This beautiful plant can adorn your garden with its clusters of lovely flowers, offering a very special sight to behold.

Plant CareEasy
Colors Used in PlantDark Purple and Various Shades
Height20 centimeters
Toxicity LevelNon-toxic

 

FAQs

1.What are some types of plants with purple leaves?

Some plants with purple leaves include Oxalis, Spiderwort, Caladium, Tradescantia, etc.

2.What plant has small purple flowers?

Vervain and Oxalis are plants that have small purple flowers.

3.What are some examples of trailing purple plants?

Spiderwort and Purple Wandering Jew are examples of trailing purple plants.

4.Which mountainous purple flower has air-purifying properties?

Spiderwort, with its purple flowers, has air-purifying properties, making it an excellent choice for bedrooms.

 

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