Or how it is a subtle edging that barely catches your attention on one plant and bold and striking, demanding your attention on another. But nature didn't stop with simple variations and variegations of green. There are some absolutely stunning plants with foliage that offer varying shades of gold, yellow, orange, red and purple. The following is a listing of some favorites that are commonly available, but don't limit yourself. Joseph's Coat One of the best and the boldest of all the indoor plants for colored foliage.
Crotons have large, glossy leaves that are patterned in bright reds, yellows, oranges and pinks.
They are wonderful, but be sure you give them lots of light and high humidity. They need lots of light and high humidity and should be pinched to keep them from getting leggy. Here is one that thrives with less light than most of the rest. Gold dust makes an especially nice patio plant in the dappled shade. There are several very nice varieties of calathea.