03 Mar 2025

Bring Warmth Indoors with Vibrant Foliage

As the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, why not add a little autumn magic indoors? These stunning foliage plants bring rich, warm hues to your space, echoing the golden tones of the season:

Dracaena godseffiana

With its lush green leaves speckled with yellow, this easy-care beauty adds a touch of light and texture to your indoor jungle.

  • Light Requirements: Prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions. Avoid direct sunlight, which may scorch the leaves.
  • Watering: Allow the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure the pot has proper drainage.
  • Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser once a month during the growing season (spring and summer) to encourage healthy foliage.

Croton ‘Congo’

A true showstopper! Its bold red, deep green and golden-orange leaves create a fiery display, perfect for bringing warmth and vibrance to any room.

  • Light Requirements: Requires bright, indirect light to maintain its vibrant leaf colour. Insufficient light may cause the foliage to lose intensity.
  • Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering slightly in cooler months.
  • Feeding: Use a balanced fertiliser every two to three weeks in the growing season to support strong growth and colour retention.

Cordyline ‘Kiwi’

This tropical stunner boasts bright green, cream and pink-striped leaves, adding a splash of cheerful colour that brightens up even the coolest of autumn days.

  • Light Requirements: Prefers bright, filtered light. Some morning sun is beneficial, but too much direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.
  • Watering: Water when the top 2–3cm of soil is dry. Avoid excessive moisture as it can cause root rot.
  • Feeding: A liquid fertiliser every four weeks during the growing season will promote healthy, colourful foliage.

Cordyline ‘Tango’

With deep burgundy and rich pink tones, this variety adds depth and contrast, making it a striking accent in any indoor plant collection.

  • Light Requirements: Best suited to bright, indirect light. Too little light may cause the leaves to lose their vibrant hues.
  • Watering: Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid overwatering.
  • Feeding: Apply a general-purpose plant food every four to six weeks during the growing season to encourage lush growth.

Pair these plants with natural wood, woven baskets and soft lighting for a space that feels warm, inviting and full of charm.