Unique Houseplants
Houseplants with distinctive, unusual characteristics that make them stand out from common varieties. Includes care guides and toxicity information. 40 plants.
Air Plant
Tillandsia ionantha
Ponytail Palm
Beaucarnea recurvata
Venus Flytrap
Dionaea muscipula
Pitcher Plant
Sarracenia purpurea
Sensitive Plant
Mimosa pudica
Purple Shamrock
Oxalis triangularis
Staghorn Fern
Platycerium bifurcatum
Cyperus / Umbrella Sedge
Cyperus alternifolius
String of Turtles
Peperomia prostrata
Furry Feather Calathea
Calathea rufibarba
Sweetheart Hoya
Hoya kerrii
Wax Plant Linearis
Hoya linearis
String of Dolphins
Curio x peregrinus
Cushion Aloe
Haworthia cooperi
Hobbit Jade
Crassula ovata 'Hobbit'
Watch Chain Plant
Crassula muscosa
Cylindrical Snake Plant
Dracaena angolensis
Ripple Peperomia
Peperomia caperata
Coin Leaf Peperomia
Peperomia polybotrya
Moon Valley Pilea
Pilea mollis 'Moon Valley'
Triangle Fig
Ficus triangularis
Clog Plant
Nematanthus gregarius
Iron Cross Oxalis
Oxalis tetraphylla
Pencil Cactus
Euphorbia tirucalli
Madagascar Palm
Pachypodium lamerei
Living Stones
Lithops karasmontana
Carrion Flower
Stapelia gigantea
Fire Flash Spider Plant
Chlorophytum orchidastrum
Stevia
Stevia rebaudiana
Stingray Alocasia
Alocasia macrorrhiza 'Stingray'
Metallic Palm
Chamaedorea metallica
Necklace Vine
Ceropegia ampliata
Purple Passion Plant
Gynura aurantiaca
Crocodile Fern
Microsorum musifolium
Tea Plant
Camellia sinensis
Passion Flower
Passiflora caerulea
King of Air Plants
Tillandsia xerographica
Upright Air Plant
Tillandsia stricta
Velvet Plant
Gynura sarmentosa
Chinese Banyan
Ficus microcarpa
Frequently Asked Questions
What houseplants are tagged as Unique?↓
There are 40 houseplants in the Unique category on LeafLookup, including Air Plant, Ponytail Palm, Venus Flytrap.
Are Unique plants safe for cats and dogs?↓
Of the 40 Unique plants, 29 are safe for both cats and dogs. Always verify individual plant toxicity before bringing any plant home.