VARIEGATED JUNGLE
More Colour.
Less Ordinary.
Explore variegated houseplants (plants with areas of different colour in the leaves or stems) with stripes, splashes, marbling and unpredictable leaf patterns in white, cream, yellow, lime, silver, pink and more.
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LIGHT MATTERS MORE HERE
Variegated leaves have less green tissue doing the work.
Many varieties benefit from brighter indirect light, but stronger light does not automatically mean intense direct sun.
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Explore variegated Monstera, Philodendron, Alocasia and other colourful houseplants with distinctive leaf patterns. Browse the current Variegated Jungle and find something that stands out.
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WHAT KIND OF VARIEGATION ARE YOU CHASING?
White, Cream, Yellow, Pink or Completely Unpredictable?
Marbling, splashes, stripes, blocks or one particular collector plant?
Pick the route and go deeper into the colourful side of the Jungle.
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Colour Changes the Care Conversation
Variegated foliage contains areas with less green tissue.
That can change how much useful light the plant can capture, which is why many variegated varieties benefit from brighter indirect light.
LIGHT
Many variegated plants benefit from brighter indirect light than their fully green counterparts, but always check the needs of the individual variety.
PATTERN
Variegation can appear as stripes, patches, speckles, marbling or larger blocks of colour depending on the plant.
STABILITY
Some types of variegation are more stable than others, so the amount and pattern can change as the plant produces new leaves.
PLANT
Always care for the individual species first rather than assuming every variegated houseplant wants exactly the same conditions.
GOING GREEN AGAIN?
Variegation Can Change
Some variegated plants can begin producing increasingly green growth, often called reversion (when new growth loses some or all of its original colour pattern). How likely this is depends on the plant and the type of variegation involved.
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A Few Things You Might Want to Know
What Does Variegated Mean in a Houseplant?
Variegation describes areas of foliage that contain different colouring from the usual green tissue.
This can create stripes, patches, speckles, marbling or larger blocks of colour depending on the plant.
Why Do Variegated Plants Have Different Colours?
Different types of variegation can have different causes, including genetics and natural cellular mutations.
That is one reason patterns can vary so much between different plants.
Do Variegated Plants Need More Light?
Many variegated houseplants benefit from bright indirect light because the lighter areas contain less chlorophyll (the green pigment plants use to capture light) and contribute less to photosynthesis (the process plants use light to make energy).
That does not mean placing them straight into intense direct sun.
Sensitive foliage can still scorch, so always check the requirements of the individual variety.
Can a Variegated Plant Lose Its Variegation?
Some variegated plants can produce increasingly green growth, often referred to as reversion (when new growth loses some or all of its original colour pattern).
Whether this can happen and how stable the pattern is depends on the plant and the type of variegation involved.
Can More Light Create Variegation?
Good light can help some variegated plants maintain stronger growth, but it cannot create genetic variegation where it does not already exist.
Are Variegated Houseplants Rare?
Some are, but variegated does not automatically mean rare.
Certain varieties are now produced in much larger numbers, while others remain difficult to propagate or source and can still be highly collectable.
If rarity is your priority, explore Rare & Collector Plants.
What Variegated Houseplants Do You Sell?
Our selection changes with each delivery and can include variegated Monstera, Philodendron, Alocasia and other unusual foliage plants. You'll find varieties with white, cream, yellow, mint, pink and marbled markings, depending on what our growers have available.
Why Does Variegated Stock Change So Often?
Stock changes regularly depending on what growers and suppliers have available.
The plants currently shown in the Variegated Jungle are the best indication of what is available right now.
Can You Source a Variegated Plant I Am Looking For?
Absolutely.
If there is a particular variegated plant or cultivar (a named cultivated variety of a plant) you have been hunting for, our Plant Genie can help us look beyond what is currently in the Jungle.
Tell us exactly what you are searching for and we’ll see whether we can track it down through our growers and suppliers.
Can I Order Variegated Houseplants for UK Delivery?
Yes. Variegated houseplants can be ordered online for UK delivery where delivery is available on the individual product.
CHASING ONE VERY SPECIFIC PATTERN?
Send in the Plant Genie
White variegation, aurea, pink, mint or one exact cultivar you have been hunting for?
Tell us what it is and we’ll see whether we can track it down through our growers and suppliers.
WANT TO SEE THE PATTERN PROPERLY?
Come Explore the Variegated Jungle
Compare individual plants, leaf patterns and variegation in person, ask us about their care and see what colourful arrivals are currently in the Jungle.