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Unusual Plants

Urn Plant

September 12, 2022 by Mary Lloyster Leave a Comment

While the Urn plant does look unusual at first glance, after closer viewing it looks quite beautiful. The Aechmea fasciata is a bromeliad flowering type plant which is grown outdoors and indoors depending on the climate. Description The urn plant also has the common name of silver vase and is the most popular bromeliad from the Aechmea genus for growing and … [Read more...] about Urn Plant

Medusa’s Head Plant

September 5, 2022 by Mary Lloyster Leave a Comment

The Tillandsia Caput Medusae has been added to the unusual plant section for it's obvious bizarre look. Also known as the Medusa's head plant for it's similarities (erratic snake hair with the plants foliage) with the Greek mythological character Medusa. Description This species is a flowering air plant from the bromeliads family and is one of the most popular of … [Read more...] about Medusa’s Head Plant

Goat’s Horn Cactus

September 5, 2022 by Mary Lloyster Leave a Comment

The Goat's horn cactus is one of the most popular cacti from the Astrophytum genus (Astrophytum Capricorne), although quite rare. These drought tolerant cacti will adapt well to various temperatures, but prefer the temperature to be above 50°F (10°C). Not the most attractive looking plant for indoors, however, some growers love the peculiar look and the yellow petalled … [Read more...] about Goat’s Horn Cactus

Amazon Elephant’s Ear

September 5, 2022 by Mary Lloyster Leave a Comment

I've added the Amazon elephant's ear plant to the unusual plant section because of it's distinct dark green leaves with whitish colored veins that are quite unique. This species that's native to tropical Southeast Asia will let a grower know about it when requesting how much warmth, humidity and water it requires. Description The elephant's ear is a … [Read more...] about Amazon Elephant’s Ear

Venus Fly Trap

September 2, 2022 by Mary Lloyster Leave a Comment

The Venus Fly Trap is one of the plant species that consumes prey in order to nourish itself. Each plant contains four to seven traps, and produces white flowers when permitted to bloom. While this carnivorous plant is not the most attractive for growing indoors, it's defineltly interesting to watch and help maintain it's health. Description Native to the swamps of … [Read more...] about Venus Fly Trap

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