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Rare plant vibes without the rare plant price – affordable plants that look expensive
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items I love plants that look like they belong in a rare plant collection, but I also love keeping things affordable. Over time I discovered a few plants that give the same beautiful, exotic vibe without the crazy price tag. Some of these are plants I grow...
If you love the “rare plant aesthetic” but want something more affordable, these are great ones to start with.
If you love the “rare plant aesthetic” but want something more affordable, these are great ones to start with.
The fastest growers I own. Once it gets going, it climbs or trails everywhere and the fenestrated leaves make it look wild and jungle-like
Monstera Adansonii – swiss cheese vine plant
This one grows like crazy for me. The pink tones are super cheerful and it’s one of those plants that always looks full and happy.
Tradescantia Pink Nanouk Variegated – pink and purple colorful plant
This is one of those plants that always catches people’s attention when they visit my place. The velvety leaves and creamy variegation look almost unreal. Mine grows best in bright indirect light and high humidity — when it’s happy, every new leaf fe...
Alocasia variegated frydek – velvet variegated alocasia
This plant honestly feels like owning a little piece of plant history. I love how every leaf looks like it was splashed with stars. It grows slowly, but every new leaf is worth the wait.
Monstera thai constellation – stunning variegated monstera houseplant
I have this plant and I love how different the triangular leaves look compared to other houseplants. It’s surprisingly easygoing in my space and just keeps putting out cute little leaves.
Ficus triangularis variegata – unique variegated triangle ficus
I have this one as a climbing plant and it grows incredibly fast when it’s happy. The big leaves and random variegation make every new leaf a surprise.
Philodendron 'Jose Buono Fiesta' - large variegated philodendron
I have this plant trailing from a shelf and the silver stripes look beautiful when the light hits them. It’s been one of the easiest philodendrons in my collection.
Philodendron Silver stripe – easy trailing philodendron
This plant looks like something from a fantasy movie. The textured leaves really do resemble dragon scales. Mine stays compact but always steals the spotlight.
Alocasia Silver dragon – compact alocasia with textured leaves
Probably the most dramatic plant in my collection. The pink variegation can be totally different on every leaf, which makes it really exciting to grow. I still get excited every time a new leaf opens.
Philodendron pink princess – famous pink variegated philodendron
This is one of my calmest, most elegant plants. The silvery leaves almost glow in the right light. It’s also surprisingly low-maintenance and just keeps growing steadily.
Scindapsus ‘Treubii Moonlight’ - silver satin style scindapsus
I have this plant and the leaf shape makes it feel super tropical. The new leaves come out with a beautiful light color before they deepen.
Philodendron 'Warscewiczii Aurea' - – exotic split leaf philodendron
One of the easiest plants I own. It tolerates neglect like a champion.
Raven ZZ Plant Zamioculcas - – dark almost black zz plant
I have this plant hanging from a shelf and the vines just keep getting longer and longer. It’s one of those plants that looks delicate but grows surprisingly fast.
Ceropegia Woodii String of hearts – delicate trailing vine plant
The leaf pattern is just stunning. It definitely appreciates humidity in my home, but when it’s happy it looks like living artwork.
Calathea "White Fusion" – stunning variegated prayer plant
I love watching the striped pattern develop on each leaf. Every new leaf looks slightly different which makes it really fun to grow.
Live Philodendron "Birkin" – striped philodendron houseplant
It’s one of the most adaptable plant I own. Mine started bushy but now it’s slowly turning into a climbing plant.
Variegated Syngonium White Albo – arrowhead variegated plant
I have this plant trailing from a pot and it grows so easily. The lime and green variegation brightens up the whole corner.
Philodendron Hederaceum 'Brasil' – easy variegated trailing plant
A true classic. It’s one of those plants that just thrives almost anywhere and keeps producing long, lush vines.
Heart Leaf Philodendron cordatum – classic easy houseplant