6 houseplants with bizarre looks, some you may never have heard of

If you are tired of the common potted plants kept indoors and want to place some unusually shaped flowers in your home, these strange potted plants below are perfect for you. They are all niche plants, and you may not be able to buy them in ordinary garden centers; of course, some people have never even heard of them.

See which one you like better?

1. Fishbone Epiphyllum

We have seen plenty of Epiphyllum, but the fishbone Epiphyllum shown above is very special. Its leaves look like green fish bones and appear very strange, yet the flowers it produces are exactly the same as those of the common Epiphyllum.

Fishbone Epiphyllum does not need frequent care. Grown in a spot with plenty of light each day, it will grow well, and it does not require frequent watering. It likes a warm, slightly dry environment year-round, though be careful to avoid the air becoming excessively dry and maintain a certain relative humidity.

2. Spotted-leaf Cane Begonia

Spotted-leaf Cane Begonia is a foliage plant with a distinctive appearance. It is suitable for growing indoors in a bright spot, and it does not need much light. When growing Spotted-leaf Cane Begonia, it is best to choose a terracotta pot with good drainage, and the soil should be a loose, airy, well-draining sandy soil. Avoid watering too frequently during care, and keep the soil moist in spring and summer.

3. Mimosa

Mimosa has extremely sensitive leaves. At the slightest touch they fold up, somewhat like a Venus flytrap, and only reopen after a few minutes. If you touch it with a bit more force, the tender shoots at the top of the mimosa will also droop down, looking as if they have wilted.

Caring for mimosa requires keeping it in a warm, humid environment. The best spot is one with appropriate light each day, avoiding excessive shade.

4. Marimo

Marimo is a cute aquatic plant that can be kept alive with just a little clean water. It is fairly adaptable to its environment; you only need to avoid excessively high temperatures or direct sun exposure to keep it alive. It likes a cool, mild environment and prefers to grow in fresh water, growing best in a shaded environment.

5. Heartleaf Hoya

Hearing the name Heartleaf Hoya, you know its feature: it has heart-shaped leaves. It is actually a climbing tropical succulent that likes a warm, dry environment year-round.

Cultivation requires a loose, well-draining sandy soil. The growing spot can have about 3 to 6 hours of scattered light per day. It does not like direct sun exposure or excessive direct sunlight. Growing it on a windowsill or balcony is a good choice. Note that the minimum care temperature should be above 7 degrees.

6. Air Plant

Air Plant, also called Spanish moss or Usneoides bromeliad, is an epiphytic plant originally from tropical regions. It is slightly cold-tolerant, and there are actually many varieties. Air Plant likes a warm, humid environment, and the growing spot should maintain relatively high air humidity, avoiding dry air. It does not need soil or a pot to grow; simply hang it in the air and it will grow well. Hang it on a windowsill or balcony railing and mist it regularly.