Spooky Houseplants With Enchanted Energy
Not all Halloween décor comes in the form of cobwebs and carved pumpkins; some of it grows quietly in the corner of your living room. These tropical houseplants bring a naturally eerie, gothic, or enchanted look indoors, making them perfect for spooky season (and beyond).
Begonia
With dark, swirling leaves and spiral shapes that look straight out of a witch’s cottage, begonias bring a soft gothic touch indoors. They thrive in low light and offer rich colour year-round, making them the perfect “haunted but beautiful” houseplant.
Calathea
Calatheas have a naturally eerie beauty, with dark, velvety leaves, bold striping, and patterns that look painted by moonlight. Their foliage shifts and “moves” with day and night cycles, giving them an enchanted, living-creature feel that fits perfectly in a haunted greenhouse.
Corpse Plant
Known for its massive, dramatic bloom and eerie scent that mimics decay, the corpse plant feels made for spooky season. Rare, mysterious, and otherworldly, it brings an unmistakably haunted presence, and the ultimate showstopper of the creepy plant world.
Alocasia
With deep, velvety leaves and sharp, bone-white veining, alocasias have a dramatic, shadowy look that feels naturally gothic. Their bold structure and dark foliage create a moody, enchanted-jungle vibe fit for a “haunted but elegant” indoor display.
ZZ Raven
The ZZ Raven’s inky-black leaves gradually darken as they mature, giving it an enchanted, almost supernatural presence. Sleek, shadowy, and low-maintenance, it adds quiet spooky elegance to any space.
Carnivorous Plants
Pitcher plants and Venus fly traps bring movement and mischief to indoor displays, as one lures prey into its shadowy pitchers, while the other snaps shut like tiny jaws. Strange, animated, and a little ominous, they feel like living Halloween characters tucked into a pot.
Spider Plant
With long, trailing shoots that spill like creeping tendrils, the spider plant gives off a subtle, web-inspired Halloween vibe. Its arching form resembles dangling webs, and a gentle nod to spooky décor without feeling overpowering.
Snake Plant
Tall, upright leaves with sharp edges give the snake plant a quiet, serpent-like intensity. Its dark, architectural form creates a mysterious, watchful presence that suits any spooky or enchanted display.
Philodendron ‘Ring of Fire’
With jagged, flame-edged leaves that look like dragon teeth, this philodendron brings a mythical twist to your plant collection. Wild, fiery, and dramatic, it feels like fantasy-meets-Halloween magic in botanical form.
Did You Know? 🌴
You can find tropical and exotic indoor plants year-round at our Windmill Lane (Ottawa East), Richmond, and Petawawa locations; including many of these spooky varieties.
Our Petawawa location even propagates them on-site, and our team of plant experts can help you choose the perfect “haunted greenhouse” addition for your home.
Visit or contact your nearest Ritchie’s to explore what’s currently in stock.
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