Leaves on these plants do, however, eventually grow old, die and drop from the plant. Before old leaves drop, they often turn bright yellow, orange or red.

New plant varieties are constantly being introduced that seem to defy nature with colors from soft-butter yellow to chartreuse. These anomalous leaf colors can add pizazz if they’re intentional.

Goldfish plants are grown as houseplants in most of the country, but in warm climates, such as USDA zones 10 and 11 (find your zone here), they can be grown outside on a porch or patio in a ...