Fiddle Leaf Figs are SO last season (okay, maybe that’s just because it’s winter and everything is currently freezing haha)
So I decided to do a roundup of 6 under the radar, not so popular house plants that are still BEAUTIFUL.
Trust me, you’re going to want to snag one (or all) of these beauties for your home ASAP so you can say you had one before they were everywhere!
No boring last-season houseplants for your home because you’re better than that.
1) Tricolour Stromanthe
The Tricolor Prayer Plant is a fairly easy to care for houseplant that loves bright indirect light. The tops of the leaves are variegated white and green, and the undersides are a beautiful reddish-pink. The Tricolor Stromanthe prefers high humidity and would love to live in your well-lit bathroom.
2) Tradescantia Zebrina
This is one of the easiest house plants to grow. I find that the most difficult thing about growing Spiderworts in your home as a houseplant is getting the moisture levels stable.
It thrives with moist soil but HATES if it remains soggy for too long because they can easily develop root-rot. I have mine in a self-draining planter, in well-draining soil that is 20% organic perlite and gravel in the bottom.
3) Greenovia Rose Succulent
Succulents are plants with leaves and/or swollen stems that store water. The word “succulent†comes from the Latin word “sucus”, meaning juice or sap. Succulents are relatively easy to care for because they love being ignored. Currently, in our home, we have over 10 varieties of succulents!
4) Monstera variegata
The Variegated Monstera requires similar care to that of the solid green Monstera Deliciosa The main difference is the white portion of the variegated Monstera leaves cannot absorb light, so the plant needs to work twice as hard to photosynthesize. Low-light conditions are not ideal so you should keep your variegated Monstera in bright ambient light to keep it thriving & happy.
5) Albuca Spiralis (aka frizzle sizzle)
Native to South Africa, Albuca is recognizable by its distinctive leaves, which are narrow, spiral tipped with glandular hairs. I love it because the blossoms smell slightly sweet with a hint of vanilla.
6) Calathea plant
This plant loves moisture and humidity!! Like many plants, Calatheas are very good at removing toxins from the air which makes it one of my favorites! I have mine hanging in a wall-planter in our foyer.
These rare houseplants are so interesting because they are not your average color or shape! I want a variegated monstera so badly but I’m happy with others on my list for now!
Which one is your favourite?! Leave a comment down below!
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