Unique & Rare Plants: Overview

Looking to bring something truly special into your home or garden? Rare and unique plants are more than just eye-catching conversation starters. They’re living art that can transform interiors and outdoor spaces into personal sanctuaries. From bold foliage to surreal shapes and colors, these exotic plants come in all types, making them perfect for any space, style, or skill level. 

Whether you’re designing a lush indoor jungle, styling a sleek modern office, or creating a statement display for your patio, rare and exotic plants add instant depth and distinction. From compact succulents and sculptural tropical foliage plants to trailing wonders and bold blooming varieties, they suit various light conditions or design aesthetics. 

Perhaps you’ll be drawn to the haunting beauty of a Philodendron erubescens ‘White Princess’ or the otherworldly charm of a Hoya ‘Rope’ Plant. You’ll find an enchanting selection in our collection of rare treasures you won’t find just anywhere. 

Unique Plants: Care & Growing Guide

Exotic and rare plants often need a little extra TLC. Meeting their specific needs makes growing them so rewarding. Always check the label or product page for plant-specific instructions, and use this guide as your foundation for happy, healthy plants. 

Watering, Light, humidity, and Temperature

Most rare indoor plants thrive in bright, indirect light and consistent moisture, but never soggy soil. Use filtered water when possible, and mist regularly to mimic their native humid environments. Keep them at stable temperatures, ideally between 65-75°F. 

Repotting, soil, and Feeding

Rare plants often prefer well-draining, chunky soil mixes like orchid bark blends or aroid-specific substrates. Repot every 1-2 years or when roots become crowded. Use diluted, slow-release fertilizer in the growing season, and avoid overfeeding. 

Propagation

Some unique plants can be propagated via cuttings placed in water or moss, while others require more careful handling. Always use sterile tools and ensure optimal growing conditions, like humidity and warmth. Note that variegated and high-value species may not propagate easily from cuttings alone.

Pruning, Cleaning, and Common Issues

Groom your rare plants regularly by trimming leggy growth and removing yellow or damaged leaves to encourage healthier foliage. Dust leaves gently with a damp cloth to help them breathe. Watch for root rot, spider mites, or leaf crisping, which are common issues in exotic plants when conditions aren’t optimal. 

Shop for a Variety of Exotic and Unique Plants

Collectors, decor enthusiasts, or those with an affinity for the unusual will appreciate our handpicked selection, which has something for everyone. Here are just a few of the rare and unique plants you’ll find in Hey Rooted’s curated collection:

Alocasia ‘Black Panther’ 

The Alocasia infernalis ‘Black Panther’ features velvety, near-black leaves with striking veins and bold upright growth. This moody and dramatic beauty is perfect as a statement plant in indoor displays. 

Begonia maculata

Also known as the Polka Dot Begonia, Begonia maculata boasts olive-green leaves with silver-white spots and pink-reddish undersides. From some angles, its striking pink and green leaves glisten. It adds quirky charm and vibrant texture to any space. 

Moonshine Snake Plant

The Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Moonshine’ stands out with its broad silvery-green leaves and upright, architectural shape. Low-maintenance and sleek, it’s a rare twist on a classic houseplant. Native to West Africa, it thrives in bright, indirect sunlight but can tolerate lower light conditions.

Sharktooth Fern

Despite its name, the Sharktooth Fern (Selenicereus chrysocardium) is a rare epiphytic cactus (it grows on other plants or surfaces in its natural habitat) with deeply lobed, toothy green foliage that gives it a fern-like look. Its leaves are flattened stems that grow in a zig-zag fashion. Native to tropical forests, it thrives in high humidity and indirect light.

Style Your Home or Business With Unusual, Rare & Unique Plants!