15 Strange And Beautiful Houseplants You Need To Know About

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Houseplants make a dramatic difference in our decor. They add color, vibrancy, and life to our homes. Do you love using houseplants in your decor too? These strange and beautiful houseplants are a sight to behold. 

Strange And Beautiful Houseplants

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When you decorate any interior space with houseplants, you’re not just adding greenery. These living organisms interact with your body and mind, too, and they add to the overall quality of our lives in so many ways. 

Houseplants help you to breathe easier, too, as they release oxygen. During the night, photosynthesis ceases, and plants typically respire like humans – they absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide – isn’t nature amazing? Essentially, they help purify the air, too! 

Here’s a list of some strange yet beautiful houseplants to enjoy. 

Don’t forget to read How To Choose The Best Plants For Your Zodiac Sign too! It’s so much fun to see which houseplants match your zodiac sign! 

1 – Dolphin Succulents 

The internet is on fire because of these cute little beauties called Dolphin Succulents. That might be because they look exactly like little swimming dolphins! The technical name for this adorable succulent is Senecio Peregrimus. I haven’t seen any in local shops lately, but I’ve got my eyes peeled for them at my local plant shops. 

Nature is amazing! This plant nailed it! These cute little succulents look just like a swimming dolphin!

2 – Marimo Moss Balls – Room Friendly Strange and Beautiful Houseplants

These cute little delights, Marimo Moss Balls, are perfect for your fish tank. They are made of algae that grow in spherical shapes and live underwater. All you have to do to maintain these low-maintenance beauties is change the water every few weeks and keep the plant in low light – indirect light works best. 

3 – Trachyandra

Trachyandra is a genus of plants similar to Albuca and is native to South Africa. It features a curly, squiggly branch that reminds me of curly pasta! Each branch is unique and has perfect symmetry. I can see bunches of them in a huge pot on my windowsill! You can also feature just one plant in a little pot—perfect for perking up your bathroom! 

4 – Rose Succulents – Beautiful Strange and Beautiful Houseplants

These beautiful plants are called Greenovia Dodrentalis and are one of my personal favorites. They are called Rose Succulents, obviously, because they look just like roses! They are so easy to maintain—you only have to water them when the soil is dry. 

5 – Crassula Umbella

This beauty resembles a donut! Crassula Umbella is also nicknamed Wine Cup, but I like my nickname better. The flowery buds branching out of the top are perfection. When beautiful buds are in full bloom, they can grow up to six inches tall. This succulent is a must for me—I love how hearty it is, and, like most succulents, it is easy to take care of. 

If you love plants and flowers, be sure to check out my post called 32 Beautiful Summer Flowers And Their Complementary Colors – I am so in love with Spring colors and discovering how to use them creatively. 

6 – Euphorbia Obesa

Native to South Africa, Euphorbia Obesa is strangely beautiful and easy to care for. It requires very little pampering to stay healthy. It is very self-sufficient, and like most succulents, more die from too much care and watering than from neglect. I appreciate how nature always manages to bloom spectacular flowers from most succulents. I love the banded array of colors of the Euphorbia—purple and green are a perfect pair! 

Its nickname is the Baseball Plant – it’s huge in its width and can grow up to 15 centimeters wide. Like most succulents, it holds water to store for droughts. Smart! I’m not so sure I agree with the word “obesa” in its name. Wiki says it means obese woman – gosh! Let’s call it a Baseball Plant! 

7 – Euphorbia Caput-Medusae

This unique beauty has a very interesting nickname. Aptly called Medusa’s Head, its wiry branches reach out to the sun for attention. Like so many of these darling succulents, this one is native to South Africa. 

I love the bulbs’ interesting shape and size. I’m sure they are easy to care for and look lovely paired with something like the Rose Succulent. 

8 – Platycerium

This oddity is simply stunning! This Platyceruim plant is the perfect way to decorate your walls with its branchy beauty. I can see this mounted to a wooden plank and displayed handsomely on a wall in an office, den, living room, or anywhere else in your home. It’s also nicknamed the Staghorn Fern because it resembles animal horns. 

This beautiful plant would add color and character to any home as displayed below. It would be perfectly at home hanging in my backyard deck area.

Since we finally killed the backyard weeds and without chemicals, this beauty would add some life and color to my patio space. 

9 – Euphorbia Tirucalli

Sticks on Fire, or Euphorbia Tirucalli Rosea, makes a bold statement with its fire-branched branches. It looks like a combination of coral and succulents. This strange but beautiful plant can grow up to 25 feet tall. Talk about making an entrance! 

10 – Haworthia Cooperi – Adorable Strange and Beautiful Houseplants

This fleshy, plump Haworthia Cooperi succulent is one of my favorites. If it were edible, I’d love to pop one of its juicy bulbs right into my mouth. It’s not safe, so don’t do it!  Between the color and the reflective pattern is the perfect houseplant. It’s small and would pair so perfectly with larger succulents for a wonderful succulent tablescape arrangement. 

I also love how you can surround this unusual houseplant with rocks and gravel. Super easy to maintain and beautiful to look at, this succulent would make a wonderful addition to your home. 

11 – Sedum Morganianum

This is one succulent I can speak of from experience. This Sedum Morganianum is wonderfully easy to maintain and always gets noticed with loads of compliments. It’s aptly nicknamed the Donkey Tail. Mine grew wonderfully and can grow up to 24 inches. Its leaves are blue-green and are native to Mexico and Honduras. 

12 – Corkscrew Grass

I am charmed by its elegant twisting branches. This beautiful Corkscrew Grass spreads easily when planted in the ground, making it perfect as a filler between plants in your garden. It’s simply charming in a pot and would look perfect paired with other succulents and plants. Strange and beautiful houseplants are always a great way to beautify your home. 

13 – Gentiana Urnula – Unique Strange and Beautiful Houseplants

Nicknamed the Starfish Succulent, this beauty is truly low-maintenance. I love the geometric elegance of its shape and design. Perfect for a rock garden or potted in a planter, it would make a lovely addition to any home. 

14 – String Of Pearls

If you are like me and are looking for an easy succulent to grow indoors, the String of Pearls plant is the way to go. Nicknamed Senecio Rowleyanus, this beauty grows by leaps and bounds. Its thin thread-like stems and fleshy round branches are what make this strange and yet beautiful succulent so desired. I’m so in love with these strange and beautiful houseplants, aren’t you?

I would display this in the corner ceiling of any room so its beautiful draping branches touch the ground. You don’t want to water this succulent too much as it can cause root rot, and that’s a huge no-no! 

15 – Hoya Plant

I was surprised to learn there are around two hundred species of Hoya Plants. These tropical plants need relatively high heat and humidity, so they are worth it if you can provide that living condition. They have incredible symmetrical blooms and are breathtakingly beautiful in color and design. 

Bring These Strange and Beautiful Houseplants Into Your Home

I hope you enjoyed these strange and beautiful houseplants as much as I did in sharing them with you. After seeing them, we know you’ll want to bring them into your home to enjoy their unique beauty.

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Don’t forget to read How To Choose The Best Plants For Your Zodiac Sign too! 

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