Rare and Unusual Houseplants
Houseplants enthusiasts are seeking out unique and exotic varieties. Unusual foliage, vibrant colors, and air purifying properties make these plants stand out.
Here are some examples.
Houseplants enthusiasts are seeking out unique and exotic varieties. Unusual foliage, vibrant colors, and air purifying properties make these plants stand out.
Here are some examples.
Mother of Thousands
This plant carries hundred of plantlets on the rim of each succulent leaf. (Tiny rosettes lining each chalky blue-green leaf is intriguing)
For best results give her good light and don't overdo water.
Small Starfish Flower
This plant carries hundred of plantlets on the rim of each succulent leaf. (Tiny rosettes lining each chalky blue-green leaf is intriguing)
For best results give her good light and don't overdo water.
Small Starfish Flower
It gives you a cardiovascular workout. Starfish flowers prefer confinement in a a super-small container, so everybody has room on their windowsill for this compact performer. If you forget to water it occasionally, that's okay.
Give it bright light to encourage its tidy but tad macabre flower moment
Pufft star-within- star blossoms, the colors of coagulated blood and teeming with wavy hairs -si-fi aficiona.
Give it bright light to encourage its tidy but tad macabre flower moment
Pufft star-within- star blossoms, the colors of coagulated blood and teeming with wavy hairs -si-fi aficiona.
Climbing Onion
Any plant with a swollen bulb at its base is going to thrill a certain crowd. During summer, this nonconformist sits around looking strange enough, but in late autumn it goes into action mode, sprouting chains of lacy growth climbing all over the place. Then, tiny green and white starlike flowers appear on a vine and athletically add an inch or more daily. What magic!
Don't over-water, and let her sit in a tight container.
Any plant with a swollen bulb at its base is going to thrill a certain crowd. During summer, this nonconformist sits around looking strange enough, but in late autumn it goes into action mode, sprouting chains of lacy growth climbing all over the place. Then, tiny green and white starlike flowers appear on a vine and athletically add an inch or more daily. What magic!
Don't over-water, and let her sit in a tight container.
Coral Cactus
This Frankenplant looks like it was born in the basement of a mad professor. A result of grafting two euphorbias. This weird presentation doesn't really grow perceptibly but sits around making a statement.
To keep your weird little Coral Cactus really monster happy, give it gritty soil and confine it to a tight container. Anchor the base in a heavy pot of ballast to prevent the top-heavy crown from toppling. Water only when the plant is very dry.
This Frankenplant looks like it was born in the basement of a mad professor. A result of grafting two euphorbias. This weird presentation doesn't really grow perceptibly but sits around making a statement.
To keep your weird little Coral Cactus really monster happy, give it gritty soil and confine it to a tight container. Anchor the base in a heavy pot of ballast to prevent the top-heavy crown from toppling. Water only when the plant is very dry.
Polka-Dot Begonia
Many begonias have intriguing foliage and flowers, but the Polka Dot Begonia is well endowed with swag. On top of their noteworthy shape, the dark leaves look like someone went crazy, splattering them with luminous white paint. The polka dots are natural. This plant is a native of Brazil. Water only when the soil is dry.
Many begonias have intriguing foliage and flowers, but the Polka Dot Begonia is well endowed with swag. On top of their noteworthy shape, the dark leaves look like someone went crazy, splattering them with luminous white paint. The polka dots are natural. This plant is a native of Brazil. Water only when the soil is dry.
Erect Peperomia
This plant sends up stacks of graphic, funky cuticle-like leaves. Their nickname -radiator plants. They tolerate low humidity, dry conditions, and are a easy-does-it plants.
This plant sends up stacks of graphic, funky cuticle-like leaves. Their nickname -radiator plants. They tolerate low humidity, dry conditions, and are a easy-does-it plants.
Twisted Lipstick Plant
If you like plants that are considerably off-kilter, this curly leaf version of the lipstick plant is your twisted sister. It has whorls of rope-like leaves that holds endless fascination. Just steer clear of sunlight or risk scorching the foliage. Give it a shady window and water from below to prevent leaf mottling.
Take your pick/s and happy gardening.
If you like plants that are considerably off-kilter, this curly leaf version of the lipstick plant is your twisted sister. It has whorls of rope-like leaves that holds endless fascination. Just steer clear of sunlight or risk scorching the foliage. Give it a shady window and water from below to prevent leaf mottling.
Take your pick/s and happy gardening.