Five Affordable Rare Houseplants

Rare houseplants don’t have to break the bank! Here are five stunning, exotic options that bring a touch of luxury to your home without draining your wallet.

Written by: Sonia | 27th Jan 2025 | Time to read 2 min

1. Monstera obliqua 'Peru Form'

This highly sought-after rare plant is a collector's dream. With its delicate, fenestrated leaves that give it a lace-like appearance, this beauty turns heads in any plant collection. During the lockdown, small cuttings sold for an astounding £2000, but now you can own one for just £15.99 on our website!

Care Tip:

The Monstera obliqua 'Peru Form' flourishes in bright, indirect light and thrives in high humidity. Perfect for terrariums, humid bathrooms, or with the help of a humidifier. Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy to maintain its exquisite foliage.

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2. Monstera ‘Thai Constellation’

Its marbled, creamy white and green leaves create an elegant, celestial appearance in any home or space. it also retains the robust and easy-going nature of its green counterpart, the Monstera Deliciosa. With its ability to climb and spread, it can be trained to grow up a pole, making it a centrepiece in any indoor plant collection.

Care tip:

Loves bright, indirect light and needs well-draining soil to prevent root rot.

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“Stunning variegation”

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Lorren

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Stunning variegation, really good size, extremely healthy leaves - already throwing out a new leaf in such a short time! Service is always second to none here. Wouldn’t have gone anywhere else for such a special purchase!

3. Queen Anthurium AKA Anthurium Warocqueanum

Its velvety, elongated leaves are absolutely show-stopping and a favourite among rare collectors. At just £19.99 this plant is a rare collector's dream at a very affordable price.

Care tip:

anthuriums prefer high humidity, indirect light, and consistent moisture for optimal growth.

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4. Pink Princess Philodendron

Its dark green leaves with bold pink splashes make it a real stand-out feature in any collection. This rare plant came with a huge price tag back in 2020 due to it's scarcity. Now, it's just £6.99!

Care tip:

Keep this Philodendron in bright, indirect light to enhance its pink variegation, and allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.

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“In LOVE!”

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Hannah

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I love my little pink princess. It arrived well packaged and delivery was fairly quick. I love the range of plants on the website and will be definitely buying more plants.

5. Alocasia Frydek Variegata

With striking white patches on its iconic thin leaves, this plant is a must-have for variegation fans! Starting at just £45.99, the Variegated Frydek's fast growth means you'll have a large bushy plant in no time!

Care tip:

Alocasia need bright, indirect light to maintain their variegation and thrive in well-aerated soil, like our Alocasia Premium Potting Mix.

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Ready To Say hello to new plants?

Level up your collection with these rare houseplants that prove you don’t need to spend a fortune to enjoy something extraordinary! Which one will you add to your collection next?

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