Many houseplants produce colorful flowers in yellow, red, purple, and other brilliant shades. If you’re lucky, you can also find an assortment of attractive indoor plants with leaves in unusual colors. Curating a houseplant collection with plants in a single-color family can create an intriguing display that will be the highlight of your home’s décor.
If you love houseplants with patterned leaves, check out our list of houseplants with striped foliage. However, if you adore yellow colors, you’ll find the sunniest yellow plants with golden to bright canary yellow flowers or leaves right here. Celebrate the color yellow and find new plants for your collection in the list below![feast_advanced_jump_to]
Looking to add some cheerful color to your home? Houseplants with small yellow flowers are a great option. The bright blooms provide a pop of color while the petite size makes these plants ideal for display on shelves, tabletops, and other small spaces.
Here are 7 houseplants with small yellow flowers to consider
1. Yellow Orchid
The yellow orchid (Oncidium) produces sprays of small bright yellow blossoms. This epiphytic orchid has long strap-like leaves and does best when provided with high humidity. Grow yellow orchids in a chunky well-draining potting mix and water when the top inch of the soil has dried out.
2. Brazilian Oxalis
The Brazilian oxalis (Oxalis triangularis) displays clusters of small, yellow, clover-like flowers. This compact plant reaches just 4-6 inches tall and spreads into a dense mat over time. Brazilian oxalis thrives in bright, indirect light. Allow the soil to dry between waterings.
3. Goldfish Plant
The goldfish plant (Columnea gloriosa) is named for its orange and yellow blooms that resemble leaping goldfish. Arching vines are dotted with 1-inch trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of orange, yellow, and red. Grow this moderately drought tolerant plant in indirect light and water when the top inch of soil is dry.
4. Yellow Buttercup
Buttercup oxalis (Oxalis luteola) produces an abundance of small, bright yellow flowers held above low-growing, clover-like foliage. This South African native does best in a sunny window where temperatures remain above 60°F. Allow the soil to dry between thorough waterings.
5. Yellow Shrimp Plant
The yellow shrimp plant (Pachystachys lutea) displays unique flowers that resemble tiny yellow shrimp Plump yellow blooms with protruding red stamens emerge from green bracts. This shrubby plant grows 2-3 feet tall indoors Site in a warm location with bright, indirect light.
6. Golden Pothos
Golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is primarily grown for its showy golden variegated leaves However, this popular houseplant will occasionally produce small yellow flowers Pruning regularly can encourage flowering. Grow pothos in average room temperatures and medium to bright indirect light.
7. Yellow Chocolate Soldier
A hybrid between Episcia and Neomortonia, the yellow chocolate soldier (Episcia ‘Yellow Flame’) displays small yellow flowers above ivy-like foliage Its low-growing, trailing habit makes it ideal for hanging baskets Site in bright, indirect light and keep consistently moist, not soggy.
With their petite yellow blooms, these houseplants add a pop of color without taking up much space. Providing the right care by following their light, water, temperature, and humidity preferences will keep your houseplants happy and flowering.
1 ‘Prince of Orange’ Philodendron (Philodendron erubescens)
| Plant name: | ‘Prince of Orange’ Philodendron |
| Light requirements: | Bright, indirect light |
| Water requirements: | Moderate |
| Pet safe? | No |
| Notable features? | Showy leaves |
There’s no doubt about it: ‘Prince of Orange’ is one bold plant that is certain to be the star of your houseplant collection. This philodendron variety has color-changing leaves that are bright, sunshine yellow when they first unfurl. As the leaves age, they transition into a deep orange and then fade into a rich, green tone, providing lots of interest and variety throughout the season.
1 ‘Nonstop Yellow’ Begonia (Begonia x tuberhybrida)
| Plant name: | ‘Nonstop Yellow’ Begonia |
| Light requirements: | Bright, indirect light |
| Water requirements: | Moderate |
| Pet safe? | No |
| Notable features? | Bright flowers |
Many begonias produce showy clusters of flowers, but if you’re after yellow plants, you need to pick up a ‘Nonstop Yellow’ begonia. In warm areas, these plants can be grown outdoors, but they also make fantastic houseplants as long as you provide them with bright, indirect light and extra humidity.
Like other begonias, ‘Nonstop Yellow’ can be prone to mildew issues, so always water this plant at the soil line and do what you can to keep the leaves dry. These plants will need even less water during winter, but they have a long bloom time and can produce vivid yellow flowers throughout the year.
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FAQ
How do you take care of a kalanchoe indoors?
- Grow in bright light indoors, and bright, filtered light or morning sun outdoors (summertime only).
- Plant kalanchoe in Miracle-Gro® Cactus, Palm & Citrus Potting Mix.
- Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry.
- Feed kalanchoe with Miracle-Gro® Succulent Plant Food.
What kind of plant has small yellow flowers?
Yarrow. Dark green ferny foliage contrasts with clusters of tiny bright yellow flowers on long sturdy stems. This long-lived cottage garden staple provides lasting color in the summer garden.
How to care for a yellow kalanchoe?
Kalanchoe Care
Kalanchoe is fairly easy to grow indoors when placed in the right conditions. It grows 12 inches wide by 18 inches tall and needs a temperature of between 60 – 85 degrees F. Low humidity and four hours of direct sunlight — as well as 14 hours of darkness for 6 to 11 weeks — are musts, too.
Do kalanchoe need sun or shade?
Kalanchoe requires bright, indirect sunlight to encourage growth and blooms. Place your plants in a room with lots of natural light, but do not place them directly in a windowsill as direct sunlight can scorch leaves. As succulents, Kalanchoe watering needs are minimal because their leaves store water.