10 unusual plants you wouldn't think of adding to your home

On the lookout for unusual plants? It seems everyone and their dog has jumped onto the plant parent scene with over seven million uses (and counting) of the #plantlover on Insta. So if you're looking at ways to differentiate your interiors and knock the stalks off everyone else's stories, consider us as your go-to 'grassroots' guide to unique greenery. 

The best indoor plants are ones that suit your interior scheme (and likethe habitat you are imposing on them). But if you're looking for out-of-the-box ideas that no one else has thought of, these unusual houseplants are anything but ordinary. Sure – cacti look sharp, but haven't we seen them a million times? And we love a fiddle leaf fig as much as the next person, but that finicky princess isn't short of the limelight.

Some less common plants even come with cool features so you can really enjoy and experience the benefits of plants. From edible plants to extraordinary conversation starters, these potted plants will add an aesthetic impact to any space and will grow your knowledge of lesser-known varieties.

BY CHRISTINA CHRYSOSTOMOU.