By now, you’re probably all too familiar with the usual assortment of houseplants. You know, the fiddle leaf figs and philodendrons that add a splash of green without giving off too much flair. But if you feel your plant collection is starting to look similar, it might be time to add a few unique plants to the mix.
Like the Red Aglaonema pictured above, a great assortment of unusual plants exists that can give your home a pop of the exotic. The good news is that none of these unique plants need special care, so they’ll be an easy addition to your plant family!
1. Rose Painted Calathea
This tropical plant is known for its fun patterns and lavish colors, notably the magenta undersides of the otherwise green leaves. Like most plants, it enjoys a life in bright, indirect sunlight though, unusually, it prefers soil to be moist at all times and high humidity.
2. Fishbone Cactus
With leaves resembling a zig-zag pattern (or ric rac ribbon, if you’re into sewing), this exotic plant initially grows upright before gracefully vining. If you need more unique hanging plants, this one is it! These plants prefer partial sunlight, humidity, and warm weather and prefers the soil to dry out complete between watering.
3. Red Algaonema
Known for it’s beautifully pink and red leaves, this plant can add an elegant pop of color to your home. These plants thrive on bright indirect sunlight, where it will produce the richest leaf colors. A lover of high humidity, they enjoy routine misting and prefer the soil to remain moist during summer.
4. Bird’s Nest Fern
These tropical plants have large, light green fronds that appear wavy along the edges. These fronds emerge from central fuzzy rosettes hidden at the plant’s base that resemble bird’s eggs (hence the name). These ferns prefer filtered sunlight and humidity, with consistently moist, but not wet, soil.
5. Nerve Plant
Aptly named, the nerve plant has delicate, silver, pink, or light green veins running through its richly green leaves. Though more temperamental that other indoor plants, it’s a good choice if you can fulfill its request for high humidity. These plants prefer partial shade and may collapse if the soil is not kept moist.
6. String of Dolphins
Uniquely shaped, like most succulents, this plant has leaves that look identical to miniature jumping dolphins. This oceanic vibe makes the humidity-loving succulent a fun addition to the kitchen or a child’s bedroom. Keep this plant where it receives bright and indirect sunlight and allow the soil to dry completely between watering.
Ready for a new plant?
I hope you’re feeling as inspired as I am to take a trip to the nearest plant nursery. If you buy one of these unique plants, I’d love to know. Share which one in the comments!
XO,
Micah