Rare Plants

There are many types of rare indoor plants that you can choose from, depending on your preferences, budget, and availability. Some of these plants are more rare than others, and some may be easier to grow than others. However, they all have one thing in common: they are beautiful and fascinating. Here are 25 examples of rare indoor plants that you can grow at home, with their names, pictures, and descriptions.

Aglaonema Chinese Evergreen Plant

Aglaonema Chinese Evergreen Plant is a popular houseplant that comes in many varieties and colors. It has large, oval-shaped leaves that are often variegated with shades of green, pink, red, or white. It is easy to care for, as it can tolerate low light and drought conditions. It can grow up to 3 feet tall and wide.

Raphis Palm, Lady Palm

Raphis Palm, Lady Palm is a graceful palm that has fan-shaped leaves that are divided into narrow segments. It is native to southern China and Japan, where it is often grown as a bonsai or in containers. It can grow up to 6 feet tall indoors, but it is slow-growing and can be pruned to maintain its size. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil.

Dracaena Limelight Plant

Dracaena Limelight Plant is a striking plant that has long, slender stems that bear bright green leaves. It is a cultivar of the Dracaena fragrans species, which is native to tropical Africa. It can grow up to 5 feet tall indoors, but it can be trimmed to keep it compact. It likes moderate light and water, and it is tolerant of dry air.

Rhipsalis Baccifera, Succulent

Rhipsalis Baccifera, Succulent is a unique plant that belongs to the cactus family, but does not have spines. Instead, it has thin, branching stems that hang down like hair or noodles. It is native to Central and South America, where it grows as an epiphyte on trees. It can grow up to 3 feet long indoors, and it produces small white flowers in spring or summer. It needs bright light and well-drained soil.

Calathea Orbifolia, Marantha Plant

Calathea Orbifolia, Marantha Plant is a stunning plant that has large, round leaves that are marked with silver stripes. It is native to Bolivia, where it grows in the understory of the rainforest. It can grow up to 2 feet tall and wide indoors, and it likes high humidity and moist soil. It also moves its leaves up and down according to the light cycle, which makes it seem alive.

Calathea Silver Plate – Plant

Calathea Silver Plate – Plant is another beautiful plant from the Calathea genus, which has over 300 species of plants with colorful and patterned leaves. This plant has oval-shaped leaves that are dark green on the top and purple on the bottom. They also have silver spots that give them a metallic shine. It can grow up to 2 feet tall and wide indoors, and it needs high humidity and moist soil.

Calladium Lindenii

Calladium Lindenii is a rare plant that has heart-shaped leaves that are dark green with white veins. It is native to Colombia, where it grows in the tropical forests. It can grow up to 2 feet tall and wide indoors, and it likes warm temperatures and high humidity. It goes dormant in winter, when its leaves die back and its tubers need to be stored in a cool and dry place.

Callisia Repens Hanging Plant

Callisia Repens Hanging Plant is a charming plant that has small, oval-shaped leaves that are green on the top and purple on the bottom. It is native to Mexico and Central America, where it grows as a ground cover or a trailing vine. It can grow up to 3 feet long indoors, and it makes a great hanging basket plant. It likes bright light and moderate water.

Chinese Money Plant, Pilea peperomioides

Chinese Money Plant, Pilea peperomioides is a trendy plant that has round, coin-shaped leaves that are bright green and glossy. It is native to China, where it was discovered by a Norwegian missionary in the 1940s. It can grow up to 1 foot tall and wide indoors, and it produces baby plants from its stem or roots that can be easily propagated. It likes bright light and well-drained soil.

Cryptanthus | Earth star plant | Cryptanthus bivittatus Plant

Cryptanthus | Earth star plant | Cryptanthus bivittatus Plant is a colorful plant that has star-shaped rosettes of leaves that are striped with shades of green, pink, red, or brown. It is native to Brazil, where it grows as an epiphyte on rocks or trees. It can grow up to 6 inches tall and wide indoors, and it likes bright light and moist soil.

Dischidia Nummularia , String of Nickels , Hanging Plant

Dischidia Nummularia , String of Nickels , Hanging Plant is a rare plant that has round, fleshy leaves that are green with white spots. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it grows as an epiphyte on trees or rocks. It can grow up to 3 feet long indoors, and it produces small white flowers in summer. It needs bright light and well-drained soil.

Dischidia Nummularia ‘Ideaminubu’ | Dischidia Dragon Jade

Dischidia Nummularia ‘Ideaminubu’ | Dischidia Dragon Jade is a cultivar of the Dischidia Nummularia species, which has larger and thicker leaves that are green with red edges. It is also known as Dischidia Dragon Jade, because of its resemblance to jade plants. It can grow up to 3 feet long indoors, and it likes bright light and well-drained soil.

Euphorbia Tithymaloides / Devils Backbone

Euphorbia Tithymaloides / Devils Backbone is a succulent plant that has zigzagging stems that bear oval-shaped leaves that are green with white margins. It is native to tropical America, where it grows as a shrub or a vine. It can grow up to 6 feet tall indoors, and it produces small red flowers in summer. It needs bright light and well-drained soil.

Haworthia Limifora Yellow Variegata, Haworthiopsis limifolia

Haworthia Limifora Yellow Variegata, Haworthiopsis limifolia is a succulent plant that has rosettes of leaves that are green with yellow stripes. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in rocky habitats. It can grow up to 4 inches tall and wide indoors, and it likes bright light and well-drained soil.

Hoya Carnosa Chelsea, Hanging Plant

Hoya Carnosa Chelsea, Hanging Plant is a vining plant that has thick, waxy leaves that are green with silver speckles. It is native to Asia and Australia, where it grows as an epiphyte on trees or rocks. It can grow up to 10 feet long indoors, and it produces clusters of fragrant pink flowers in summer. It likes bright light and moderate water.

Hoya Compacta (Hindu Rope Hoya)

Hoya Compacta (Hindu Rope Hoya) is a cultivar of the Hoya Carnosa species, which has twisted and curled leaves that form rope-like stems. It is also known as Hindu Rope Hoya, because of its resemblance to braided hair. It can grow up to 10 feet long indoors, and it produces clusters of fragrant pink flowers in summer. It likes bright light and moderate water.

Propagation Bottles – 3

Propagation Bottles – 3 are not plants, but accessories that can help you propagate your rare indoor plants. They are glass bottles that have cork stoppers with holes for inserting plant cuttings. They are filled with water or rooting hormone, and they allow you to watch the roots grow while keeping the cuttings hydrated. They are ideal for propagating plants like Pilea peperomioides, Hoya carnosa, or Callisia repens.

Rhipsalis Baccifera, Succulent , Hanging

Rhipsalis Baccifera, Succulent , Hanging is the same plant as the one we mentioned earlier, but this one is grown as a hanging basket plant. It has thin, branching stems that hang down like hair or noodles. It is native to Central and South America, where it grows as an epiphyte on trees. It can grow up to 3 feet long indoors, and it produces small white flowers in spring or summer. It needs bright light and well-drained soil.

Sansevieria Moonshine | Moonshine Snake Plant

Sansevieria Moonshine | Moonshine Snake Plant is a succulent plant that has upright leaves that are silvery green with dark green margins. It is a cultivar of the Sansevieria trifasciata species,

Stonecorp Suculent

Stonecorp Suculent is a succulent plant that has round, flat leaves that are green with red edges. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in rocky areas. It can grow up to 6 inches tall and wide indoors, and it likes bright light and well-drained soil.

String of Dolphins | Dolphin Plant

String of Dolphins | Dolphin Plant is a rare plant that has curved, fleshy leaves that look like jumping dolphins. It is a hybrid of two succulent plants, Senecio rowleyanus and Senecio articulatus. It can grow up to 3 feet long indoors, and it produces small pink flowers in spring or summer. It needs bright light and well-drained soil.

String of Fish Hooks , Senecio Radicans

String of Fish Hooks , Senecio Radicans is a vining plant that has cylindrical, trailing leaves that are green with white stripes. It is native to South Africa, where it grows as a ground cover or a hanging plant. It can grow up to 6 feet long indoors, and it produces small yellow flowers in summer. It likes bright light and moderate water.

String of Turtles | Peperomia Prostrata

String of Turtles | Peperomia Prostrata is a charming plant that has round, succulent leaves that are green with dark markings. It is native to Brazil, where it grows as an epiphyte on trees or rocks. It can grow up to 2 feet long indoors, and it makes a great hanging basket plant. It likes bright light and moist soil.

String of Watermelon, Senecio Herreianus Plant

String of Watermelon, Senecio Herreianus Plant is a succulent plant that has oval-shaped leaves that are green with white stripes. It is native to Namibia, where it grows in dry regions. It can grow up to 3 feet long indoors, and it produces small purple flowers in summer. It needs bright light and well-drained soil.

Syngonium Batik | Arrowhead Plants

Syngonium Batik | Arrowhead Plants is a tropical plant that has arrow-shaped leaves that are green with white veins. It is native to Central and South America, where it grows as a vine or a shrub. It can grow up to 3 feet tall and wide indoors, and it likes high humidity and moist soil.

Tradescantia Wandering Jew Pink

Tradescantia Wandering Jew Pink is a colorful plant that has lance-shaped leaves that are green with pink stripes. It is native to Mexico and Central America, where it grows as a ground cover or a trailing plant. It can grow up to 2 feet long indoors, and it produces small pink flowers in summer. It likes bright light and moist soil.

Variegated String of Hearts

Variegated String of Hearts is a rare plant that has heart-shaped leaves that are green with white variegation. It is native to South Africa, where it grows as a vine or a hanging plant. It can grow up to 6 feet long indoors, and it produces small pink flowers in winter or spring. It needs bright light and well-drained soil.

Variegated String of Pearls, Senecio Rawleyanus

Variegated String of Pearls, Senecio Rawleyanus is a rare plant that has spherical, fleshy leaves that are green with white variegation. It is native to South Africa, where it grows as a ground cover or a hanging plant. It can grow up to 3 feet long indoors, and it produces small white flowers in summer. It needs bright light and well-drained soil.

Variegated String of Tears

Variegated String of Tears is a rare plant that has teardrop-shaped leaves that are green with white variegation. It is native to South Africa, where it grows as a ground cover or a hanging plant. It can grow up to 3 feet long indoors, and it produces small white flowers in summer. It needs bright light and well-drained soil.

Watermelon Peperomia

Watermelon Peperomia is a popular plant that has oval-shaped leaves that are green with silver stripes. It is native to South America, where it grows as an epiphyte on trees or rocks. It can grow up to 1 foot tall and wide indoors, and it likes high humidity and moist soil.

Xerosicyos Danguyi ,Silver Dollar Plant

Xerosicyos Danguyi ,Silver Dollar Plant is a succulent plant that has round, flat leaves that are silver-green in color. It is native to Madagascar, where it grows as a vine or a shrub. It can grow up to 6 feet tall and wide indoors, and it likes bright light and well-drained soil.