15 Unusual Houseplants

The more sun you put this plant in, the more color it shows. The flowers turn into the little white “pearls” on the edges of the leaves. 

This miniature orchid blooms consistently and often. Placed in a West window with plenty of humidity and a thorough soaking once a week, it is very happy. Fertilize with a weak solution of fertilizer once a month from March through August. 

This gesneriad, or African violet cousin is grown for its fabulous, colorful foliage. It will flower, but they pale in comparison to the foliage. These plants need very high humidity and so are best suited to a large terrarium. 

This beautiful blooming plant is very easy to grow and flower in a bright window. Keep it evenly moist and let it stay in tight quarters as hoyas prefer their roots to be snug in the pot.