This vibrant painting depicts a collection of potted tropical plants against a pink and coral background with geometric striping. The plants, dominated by large-leafed specimens in rich teals and emerald greens, appear to be taking over the composition, spreading their foliage across the canvas in an almost invasive manner. The leaves include banana-like fronds, split-leaf philodendrons, and other tropical varieties. Small pops of magenta flowers or bracts add accent points throughout. The plants are arranged on what appears to be shelving or platforms, suggested by turquoise horizontal elements. The overall effect creates a sense of lush, organic growth contrasting with the structured, geometric background, reflecting the "colonizing" aspect suggested in the title as the plants seem to be claiming the space as their own.