The Ultimate Directory of Black Plants

Discover a growing collection of striking black plants — from jet-black houseplants to deep purple flowering varieties. Each entry includes care tips, scientific info, and where to buy.

Black Dragon Plant

Bold, compact coleus with deep, rippled leaves — perfect for shade containers and garden beds.

# annual
# container
# easy difficulty
# foliage
# shade
# annual
# coleus
# container
# easy difficulty
# foliage
# shade
Black Dragon Plant

Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Black Dragon' is a compact annual prized for its dark, ruffled foliage in shades of deep red, purple, and black. It thrives in part to full shade, and prefers moist, well-draining soil. Ideal for containers, borders, or indoor pots. Low-maintenance and dramatic in contrast plantings.

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Black Dragon Plant

Black Dragon Plant

Bold, compact coleus with deep, rippled leaves — perfect for shade containers and garden beds.

Easy Difficulty
Outdoor Garden Plants
Toxic to Pets
Easy Difficulty
Indoor Plants
annual
container
easy difficulty
Black ZZ Plant

Black ZZ Plant

A nearly indestructible houseplant with stunning dark foliage — perfect for low-light spaces.

Easy Difficulty
Toxic to Humans
Toxic to Pets
Easy Difficulty
Indoor Plants
drought-tolerant
easy difficulty
indoor
Black Velvet Plant

Black Velvet Plant

A jewel alocasia with deep, velvety black foliage and silvery veins.

Intermediate Difficulty
Rare & Exotic
Toxic to Humans
Toxic to Pets
Indoor Plants
compact
foliage
intermediate difficulty