Top 50 Autumn Houseplants to Transform Your Home As the air turns crisp and the leaves change color, our indoor spaces often need a warm, cozy makeover to match the season. Autumn is the perfect time to revitalize your home with house plants that thrive in cooler temperatures, lower light levels, or offer vibrant, autumnal colors. From fiery reds and deep oranges to cozy, deep greens, these houseplants can transform your home into a cozy sanctuary. Here are 50, categorized to make finding your autumn match easy. Fiery Foliage and Autumn Tones
When the trees outside lose their leaves, bring that autumnal color inside. These plants bring shades of red, orange, and purple into your living space. 1. Croton (Codiaeum variegatum) is a must-have with its yellow, red, and orange leaves. 2. Coleus offers a huge variety of colorful, moody foliage. 3. Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) brings splashes of red or pink. 4. Ti Plant (Cordyline fruticosa) offers deep red leaves. 5. Aglaonema ‘Siam Aurora’ adds a soft red glow. 6. Rex Begonia, with its textured leaves in shades of red, purple, and silver, is perfect. 7. Calathea ‘Dottie’ has nearly black leaves with stunning pink lines. 8. Bromeliads, which last for months in autumn, offer deep red or orange blooms. 9. Poinsettia, often associated with Christmas, is a stunning, bold red addition throughout the autumn season. 10. African Violet in red or purple adds warmth to windowsills. Cozy Trailing and Hanging Plants
Trailing plants add a soft, lush feel to shelves and hanging planters, perfect for that cozy autumn vibe. 11. String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii) is delicate and thrives in cooler, bright light. 12. String of Turtles adds delicate, patterned charm. 13. Pothos (Epipremnum aureum), especially golden or marble queen, brings life to any room. 14. Heartleaf Philodendron adds a classic, lush green look. 15. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is low-maintenance and versatile. 16. String of Pearls adds a unique texture. 17. Wax Plant (Hoya carnosa) blooms with fragrant flowers and has deep green leaves. 18. Burro’s Tail (Sedum morganianum) is a unique, succulent trailer. 19. English Ivy thrives in cooler, indoor air. 20. Arrowhead Plant (Syngonium podophyllum), especially the red varieties, adds an autumnal color. Sturdy Succulents and Cacti for Warmer Accents
These, often, orange and yellow-toned plants thrive in the drier, warmer indoor conditions of autumn. 21. Echeveria in warm shades of orange, purple, or deep red. 22. Jade Plant (Crassula ovata) is a staple, sturdy succulent. 23. Aloe Vera is both beautiful and practical. 24. Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera) often starts its blooms in late autumn. 25. Panda Plant (Kalanchoe tomentosa) has fuzzy, silvery leaves. 26. Zebra Haworthia adds structural, dark green contrast. 27. Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana is a succulent that offers vibrant, long-lasting flowers. 28. Haworthia fasciata is a small, easy-care, and robust succulent. 29. Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum paraguayense) has pale, beautiful, purple-pink leaves. 30. Pincushion Cactus offers, often, orange, yellow, or pink flowers. Lush and Structural Foliage for Moody Corners
These plants add height and dramatic, dark-green textures to bring a refined, autumnal look. 31. Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata) offers dramatic, large leaves. 32. Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica ‘Burgundy’) brings deep, nearly blackish-red color. 33. Monstera Deliciosa adds a, modern, dramatic feel. 34. Snake Plant (Sansevieria) is the ultimate, low-maintenance, architectural plant. 35. ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) has glossy, dark green leaves. 36. Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior) is, as its name suggests, incredibly hardy. 37. Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia) adds a bright spot with its variegated, yellow-green leaves. 38. Dracaena ‘Red Star’ has spikey, deep-red, purple leaves. 39. Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans) adds a, warm, feathery green texture. 40. Philodendron ‘Birkin’, with its dark leaves streaked with yellow-white, offers a sophisticated look. Low-Light Lovers for Short Days
When the sun sets early, these plants thrive in lower light, making them perfect for cozy, dimmer rooms. 41. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) can survive in low light and brings a, calm, lush feel. 42. Pothos works wonderfully in lower light, too. 43. Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen) is, often, in shades of deep green and pink. 44. Cast Iron Plant, again, shines in lower light. 45. Snake Plant is also ideal for lower-light, moody corners. 46. Spider Plant thrives in moderate light. 47. ZZ Plant is, truly, the champion of low-light, low-maintenance plants. 48. Heartleaf Philodendron is a, sturdy, trailing, low-light, fan favorite. 49. Nerve Plant (Fittonia) is small, colorful, and loves to thrive in, partially-shaded, humid spots. 50. Calathea (Prayer Plant) brings a dramatic, dark-green leaf texture that loves moderate-to-low light.
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