Chumasande MatiwaneIt is no secret that houseplants can uplift your mood. Some houseplants are much grander than the normal selection in many home stores. So if you are bored with the same old houseplant varieties, it’s time to try these unusual houseplants.
Choosing one of the best houseplants with a more unusual appearance can be the perfect way to add interest to your home. Their unusualness may be in shapes, colours, flowers, and growing habits.
Desert rose houseplant
True to its name, the desert rose thrives in hot, dry conditions. Keep it in a cool sunny window with direct sunlight. Although the plant can resemble a bonsai tree in form, its swollen trunk serves as an adaptation for storing water during droughts. So give your desert rose high levels of sunlight and good drainage, and watch this strange-looking houseplant flourish.
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The club moss houseplant
These cute-looking houseplants do well in low-light conditions but require a humid environment to thrive. They are the perfect houseplant to add to your mini-terrariums. Since they are tropical plants, they fit well in most simplistic home decor.
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Cobra lily
These carnivorous self-feeding plants are the perfect addition to your houseplant collection. They are one of a kind as they feast on insects, adding to their low-maintenance characteristics. They get the name cobra lily due to their curling, dramatic leaves resembling the heads of cobra snakes, truly a great addition to your collection.
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Stag-horn ferns
Growing ferns indoors instantly greens up your space, and stag-horn fern houseplants are among the best to grow. Apart from their striking appearance, these ferns can be appealing due to their versatile placements; they can be mounted on walls or displayed in hanging baskets. They also have a unique growing pattern, making them eye-catching conversation houseplants.
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So next time you are looking for a new houseplant, try something different and unusual.
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