10 Golden Plants to Light Up Your Garden

August 08, 2024

Are you feeling what we're feeling? We feel like our gardens have been looking a little dull lately and we really wanna spruce them up again. So, we've been trying to figure out ways to do and we realized that the only right way is to add more plants!

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Whether you're feeling like there are less plants or less colors in your garden, adding more plants will always do the trick! Moreover, add a dash of golden with golden plants and your garden is going to look classier, fuller, and more stunning than ever before!

So, without any further ado, here are 10 golden plants for home decor and plant decor that will do wonders for your garden:

• 10 Golden Plants to Spruce Up Your Garden

We really can't wait to tell you any longer, so here are 10 plants that will bring life to your garden by just being there!

1. Golden Pothos Plant

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If you're thinking perfect, think Money plants. Commonly known as the Money Plant, this plant is also called the Pothos. These stunning and super resilient plants are the perfect additions to all kinds of gardens everywhere. The best part is that it doesn't matter whether you're experienced or not, the Golden Pothos will thrive in your home, giving you the most wonderful golden hues in your home garden.

Plus, it is super versatile and whether your want to grow it as a compact desk plant or a climber, the Money plant will do well and flourish in every condition.

a. Light Requirements: Bright, indirect or low light conditions

b. Watering Needs: Twice a week

c. Humidity: High to moderate

2. Philodendron Golden Pluto

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These Philodendrons are bigger and brighter golden plants that will really do their large sizes justice. Their looks are as big and mighty as them and their captivating golden hues are perfect to add a hint of playful beauty to your garden. When cared for the right way, this plant can stay with you for a long time and the most exciting part is that the Golden Pluto Philodendron does not demand too much of your time or attention to thrive.

a. Light Requirements: Bright, indirect light

b. Watering Needs: Twice a Week

c. Humidity: High

3. Golden Snake Plant

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Compact, beautiful, super low maintenance, and wonderfully golden-hued - 4 things that perfectly describe the Golden Snake Plant. This succulent is known for its sword-shaped leaves and ability to stay alive no matter how mistreated it is. But hey, treat it well and it will grow wonderfully, rewarding you with absolutely stunning looks indoors.

You can grow this as a compact desk or tabletop plant and easy propagate it with the small baby plants that grow in rosettes next to it.

a. Light Requirements: Low to bright, indirect light

b. Watering Needs: Once in two weeks

c. Humidity: Moderate to low

4. Golden Creeping Sedum

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The Golden Creeping Sedum, as its name suggests, is one of those golden plants that creeps, trails, and grows as a compact desk plant. So, whatever look and aesthetic you're going for, this plant will work perfectly with it. Its golden-green hues and spiky, pointy leaves are perfectly complementary for all kinds of home decor - minimalistic and also fuller, heavier displays.

Moreover, this plant is easy to care for and isn't like your typical drama queen. A little care with the Golden Sedum really goes a long way!

a. Light Requirements: Bright, indirect light

b. Watering Needs: Once a week

c. Humidity: Moderate

5. Lemon Twisted Netted

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Looking at the Lemon Twisted Netted, you would really think that whoever made this plant took a big paint brush full of golden plant and splashed it only the vibrant green leaves. The golden splashes and splotches on the stunning, pointy leaves of this plant paired with the unique, memorable branching really make this plant stand out. It doesn't matter if you display it in a dark corner of your home, this plant will add life to every space it graces.

With the right love and care, the Lemon Twisted Netted can easily outdo any other plant you've ever had and become your personal favorite.

a. Light Requirements: Bright, indirect light

b. Watering Needs: Once a week

c. Humidity: Moderate

6. Golden Fern Plant

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The Golden Fern plant really lives up to its image of being a golden plant. Why? Because its delicate and graceful arching fronds are so yellow-green that they appear almost golden. Their elegant arches will trail gracefully over the edges of any of the ceramic pots for indoor plants that you may choose, complementing all kinds of home decor perfectly.

Whether you're a new gardener or have been part of the gardening world for a while now, the Golden Fern does not discriminate and will reward you with its captivating appearance year-round when cared properly.

a. Light Requirements: Bright, indirect light

b. Watering Needs: Thrice a week

c. Humidity: Moderate to high

7. Dracaena Golden Milky Plant

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As part of the mighty Dracaena family, this stunning and compact tabletop plant is an absolute looker in all kinds of gardens and indoor spaces. Just like the Lemon Twisted Netted, this plant also has splashes and splotches of golden on its light green leaves. But the best part about this plant - and what earns it its name - is that these splashes look a little bit like the Milky Wave and its stars.

So, if you're looking to adorn your home with the entire galaxy and its lovely looks, this plant is just what you need!

a. Light Requirements: Bright, indirect light

b. Watering Needs: Once a week

c. Humidity: Moderate to high

8. Philodendron Ceylon Plant

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The Philodendron Ceylon golden is wonderfully compact, making it the ideal desk plant for all gardens and gardeners. This plant boasts stunning golden leaves that point up and fall downwards gracefully from their tips. Additionally, pinkish colored stems greatly add to the looks of this plant, giving the leaves a perfect backdrop to stand out more.

Add it to your bedroom plants collection or place it near your entrance, this stunner knows not how to disappoint.

a. Light Requirements: Bright, indirect light

b. Watering Needs: Twice a week

c. Humidity: High

9. Heart Hoya Variegated

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The Heart Hoya plant in itself is the most wonderful little plant to add to your indoor garden. This succulent plant will come to you as a single heart-shaped leaf that looks rather thick when you look at it carefully. This allows it to store excess water and thus require less of your time and attention ultimately.

The variegated counterpart of this plant is wonderfully golden and can shine through the darkest days.

a. Light Requirements: Bright, indirect light

b. Watering Needs: Once in two weeks

c. Humidity: Low

10. Elongated Cactus Variegated

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One of the last golden plants that we really love is the Elongated Cactus Golden. This absolute charmer is a wonderful table plant and its thin yet fleshy and elegant-looking leaves stretch upwards, reaching for the sky. As you must know, Cacti are super low maintenance. So, it hardly matters if you're unable to care for this plant. It will still thrive in your space and add much-needed life to your garden!

a. Light Requirements: Direct sunlight

b. Watering Needs: Once a week

c. Humidity: Low

Now that you know our top 10 favorite golden plants, which ones will you be choosing for your garden?

Happy Gardening!

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