Whether you’re shopping for a centerpiece for your houseplant collection or you’re simply curious about rare plants, you’ll find what you’re looking for in this list of rare houseplants. This plant gets its playful name from the curlicues of foliage that spiral from the top of each stem.

A curated collection of rare and captivating houseplants to add a touch of the extraordinary to your indoor space. Whether you have a bright and sunny windowsill or a cozy nook with lower light, there’s a unique botanical find waiting to be discovered.

Possessing a rare houseplant feels like a special honor—you were able to track down something that was hard to find in stores, is hard to maintain, or is just not common knowledge yet!

Due to high demand, these rare houseplants are hard to find. Most likely, you won't be able to find them at your local nursery or plant stores. Your best bet to get your hand on one of these rare plants is to purchase from Etsy or eBay.

In general, the rarest houseplants are variegated, meaning that the leaves and sometimes stems have different colored stems that typically do no occur naturally. Cultivating variegated plants is incredibly difficult and tends to make the plants harder to care for.