{"id":14734,"date":"2021-12-01T12:46:53","date_gmt":"2021-12-01T07:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/?p=14734"},"modified":"2023-01-09T16:07:26","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T10:37:26","slug":"7-beautiful-yet-strange-plants-for-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-beautiful-yet-strange-plants-for-your-home","title":{"rendered":"7+ Beautiful yet Strange Plants for your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-beautiful-yet-strange-plants-for-your-home\/#Albuca_Frizzle_Sizzle\" >Albuca Frizzle Sizzle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-beautiful-yet-strange-plants-for-your-home\/#String_of_Pearls\" >String of Pearls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-beautiful-yet-strange-plants-for-your-home\/#Christmas_Cactus\" >Christmas Cactus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-beautiful-yet-strange-plants-for-your-home\/#Trachyandra\" >Trachyandra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-beautiful-yet-strange-plants-for-your-home\/#Baseball_Plant\" >Baseball Plant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-beautiful-yet-strange-plants-for-your-home\/#Staghorn_Ferns\" >Staghorn Ferns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-beautiful-yet-strange-plants-for-your-home\/#Haworthia_Cooperi\" >Haworthia Cooperi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-beautiful-yet-strange-plants-for-your-home\/#Corkscrew_Grass\" >Corkscrew Grass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-beautiful-yet-strange-plants-for-your-home\/#Starfish_Succulent\" >Starfish Succulent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-beautiful-yet-strange-plants-for-your-home\/#Crassula_Umbella\" >Crassula Umbella<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Have you gotten bored of the same old plants in your home? It is time to switch things with a little quirkiness in the most unexpected place. Yes, we are talking about green buddies that are not only stunning but also bizarre. Take a risky walk down this list of strange houseplants that will give a unique touch to your home decor.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Albuca_Frizzle_Sizzle\"><\/span><strong>Albuca Frizzle Sizzle<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-14735 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Albuca-Frizzle-Sizzle.jpg\" alt=\"Albuca Frizzle Sizzle\" width=\"556\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Albuca-Frizzle-Sizzle.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Albuca-Frizzle-Sizzle-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Albuca-Frizzle-Sizzle-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Albuca-Frizzle-Sizzle-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Albuca-Frizzle-Sizzle-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 556px) 100vw, 556px\" \/><br \/>\nOne look and you will know why the Frizzle Sizzle tops the list of strange houseplants. Besides being a quirky plant, it is extremely easy to care for and its blooms give out vanilla scents. (heart explodes with happiness)<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"String_of_Pearls\"><\/span><strong>String of Pearls<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-14736 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/String-of-Pearls-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"String of Pearls\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/String-of-Pearls-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/String-of-Pearls-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/String-of-Pearls-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/String-of-Pearls-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/String-of-Pearls-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/String-of-Pearls-810x810.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/String-of-Pearls-1140x1140.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/String-of-Pearls.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><br \/>\nThis little buddy looks its best when placed in a hanging pot. The string of pearls (literally!) looks amazing as they fall down. Keep it in a bright spot along with other funny looking plants with indirect sunlight and one in every two weeks water sessions.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas_Cactus\"><\/span><strong>Christmas Cactus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-14737 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Christmas-Cactus-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Cactus\" width=\"557\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Christmas-Cactus-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Christmas-Cactus-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Christmas-Cactus-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Christmas-Cactus-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Christmas-Cactus-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Christmas-Cactus-810x810.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Christmas-Cactus-1140x1140.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><br \/>\nare you looking for unusual houseplants? This is one such cactus that decided to opt for beauty compared to its other siblings. To top it off, this Christmas cactus is perfect for those owners who forget to water their plants (but how can anyone forget this beaut?)<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trachyandra\"><\/span><strong>Trachyandra<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-14738 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Trachyandra.jpg\" alt=\"Trachyandra\" width=\"550\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Trachyandra.jpg 599w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Trachyandra-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Trachyandra-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Trachyandra-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><br \/>\nIs it candy? Is it a pipe? No, it is a plant!! The Trachyandra is another funny looking plant that is also quite pleasing. Native to Eastern and Southern Africa, this crazy-shaped buddy will do just fine in your home.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baseball_Plant\"><\/span><strong>Baseball Plant<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-14739 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Baseball-Plant-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Baseball Plant\" width=\"554\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Baseball-Plant.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Baseball-Plant-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Baseball-Plant-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Baseball-Plant-810x608.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><br \/>\nNo, it is not a ball but a plant. Scientifically known as Euphorbia Obesa, this plant is the master in saving water. It gets its name from its funky round shape that sprouts flowers from the top. You need to add this to your unusual houseplants list ASAP.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Staghorn_Ferns\"><\/span><strong>Staghorn Ferns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-14740 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Staghorn-Ferns.jpg\" alt=\"Staghorn Ferns\" width=\"548\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Staghorn-Ferns.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Staghorn-Ferns-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Staghorn-Ferns-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Staghorn-Ferns-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Staghorn-Ferns-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Staghorn-Ferns-810x810.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><br \/>\nAre you the kind of person who grows on people? Well, we have found the perfect and strange houseplant for you- Staghorn Ferns. The name comes from the appearance of an animal&#8217;s horns. It looks its best when hung against a wall as the green grows on you!<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Haworthia_Cooperi\"><\/span><strong>Haworthia Cooperi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-14741 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Haworthia-Cooperi.jpg\" alt=\"Haworthia Cooperi\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Haworthia-Cooperi.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Haworthia-Cooperi-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Haworthia-Cooperi-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Haworthia-Cooperi-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><br \/>\nThis is one of the cutest yet funny looking plants. They look like bubbles growing from the soil but in reality are rosettes made of small fleshy green leaves. Now, that&#8217;s unique!<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corkscrew_Grass\"><\/span><strong>Corkscrew Grass<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-14742 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Corkscrew-Grass.jpg\" alt=\"Corkscrew Grass\" width=\"538\" height=\"649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Corkscrew-Grass.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Corkscrew-Grass-248x300.jpg 248w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Corkscrew-Grass-768x927.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><br \/>\nNothing more needs to be said about this funny looking plants name. The shape of the grass, which is au naturel, is indeed a sight to behold. It does well in the ground but is more hassle-free in pots.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Starfish_Succulent\"><\/span><strong>Starfish Succulent<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-14743 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Starfish-Succulents.jpg\" alt=\"Starfish Succulents\" width=\"543\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Starfish-Succulents.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Starfish-Succulents-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Starfish-Succulents-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><br \/>\nWhen talking about beautiful yet strange houseplants, we can&#8217;t miss the Starfish Succulent. It gets its name from the layered pleated leaves that give each bundle the look of a (territorial) starfish.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crassula_Umbella\"><\/span><strong>Crassula Umbella<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-14744 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Crassula-Umbella.jpg\" alt=\"Crassula Umbella\" width=\"545\" height=\"545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Crassula-Umbella.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Crassula-Umbella-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Crassula-Umbella-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Crassula-Umbella-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Crassula-Umbella-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Crassula-Umbella-810x810.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/><br \/>\nAlso known as the wine cup (don&#8217;t try to drink from it), it indeed is one of the most unusual houseplants one can ever have. The Crassula Umbella grows up to 6 inches in height with yellowish-green buds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you gotten bored of the same old plants in your home? It is time to switch things with a little quirkiness in the most unexpected place. Yes, we are talking about green buddies that are not only stunning but also bizarre. 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