The 11 Most Popular Rare Plants of 2024

Are you a Plant collector? We are too. You’ve probably decorated your home with colourful plants or plants with beautiful variegated leaves. Our motto is ‘There’s always room for more’. If you’re one of the Plants collectors, you’ve probably fallen in love with some rare plants. We can’t fault you for that! The thought of owning a rare plant is exciting. But what makes a plant a rare plant?

Some plants are rare because they are hard to come by. The total population of a plant species may be limited to a few individuals or they can only be found within a small geographical area. Fascinating, isn’t it?

Which begs the question, what are the Top 11 Most Wanted Rare Plants in 2023? We did some digging and compiled this list of Top 10 Most Wanted Rare Plants for 2023. Ready? Let's dive in!

The 11 Most Popular Rare Plants of 2024

1. Musa Aeae

Musa Aeae, also known as variegated bananaplant, is one of the rarest plants in the world. It is native to the Indonesian rainforests and is a true tropical plant. Its leaves are variegated in green and white, giving it the appearance of camouflage print. The fruit of this bananaplant is also variegated. How strange is that? While it is highly unlikely that this plant will grow bananas if kept indoors, it is a statement piece and can grow very high with proper care. We love this plan.

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2. Philodendron Florida Beauty

Philodendron Florida beauty, also known as Magic Mask, is one of the most popular plants in the world. It looks similar to the Florida Green but the Florida Beauty has a beautiful variegated pattern on it. It comes with yellow patches and white patches that are separated into similar parts. The variegation will never go away. This rare plant is a must-have.

Philodendron Florida Beauty

3. Monstera Thai Constellation

The monstera Thai constellation is one of the most popular rare plants in the world. This beautiful plant is characterized by its yellow variegated foliage which can grow to a very large size. Its size is what makes it unique. Although it is a very rare plant, it is very easy to grow and low maintenance. The monstera Thai constellation comes from Thailand but not in the traditional sense. It was created in a tissue culture lab in Thailand. 

Monstera Thai Constellation

4. Monstera Deliciosa Aurea

This plant is a bit like Thai Constellation, and it has yellow variegations that show up in a'splotchy' pattern. Its leaves are more compact, and it usually doesn't have as much variegation as other varieties of Monstera. It also has two types of plant tissue, which are hard to come by, so it's a rare plant.

Monstera Deliciosa Aurea

5. El choco Red

The leaves of the El Choco Red are large, green heart-shaped and have a velvety appearance. The scientific name of this plant is 'Philodendron rubrijuvenile', which also means'red when juvenile'. It’s easy to imagine how cute its leaves must be when it’s young. However, as it matures, its leaves turn fully green. If you’re a fan of rare plants with a splash of bright red, then this is a plant for you!

El choco Red

6. Alocasia Frydek Variegata

This tropical beauty comes from Southeast Asian regions. Its broad dark green leaves are covered with silver specks, giving its foliage a metallic appearance. This popular and rare Variegata can be seen in our shop from time to time. Its heart-like leaves and ability to grow very large make it a very popular plant.

Alocasia Frydek Variegata

7. Philodendron Florida Ghost

Philodendron Florida Ghost is one of the most beautiful climbing plants. The leaves of this rare plant can grow up to 35cm in length and will continue to develop. Each new leaf will have a white colour, which will gradually change to a more yellowish colour, and eventually will turn into a light or dark green colour. It’s like the chameleon of the plant, isn’t it? The leaves of this plant may also have a mint-like colour and stay that way for a long time. This means that one Florida Ghost may look very different from another.

Philodendron Florida Ghost

8. Monstera Albo Borsigiana

The Monstera Alba Borsigiana looks very similar to its sisters, the monstera Thai constellations and the monstera aurea borsigiana. However, the monstera albo is very different in appearance. The monstera albo has large white spots on its leaves. In some cases, half of the leaf may be white, while some of the surrounding leaves may be solid green. Therefore, this plant needs a little more care to ensure that it remains variegated. However, it is a beautiful and eye-catching plant that can be added to any room. We understand why many Plants lovers love this plant!

Monstera Albo Borsigiana

9. Philodendron Plowmanii

Philodendron family members are also well represented on this list. The Philodendron plowmanii is one of them. Its leaves make it one of the rarest and most unique Philodendron species. You won't find large leaves like these on most Philodendrons. The creamy coloured veins contrast beautifully with the green of the heart shaped leaves. This tropical plant deserves a place on this top 11!

Philodendron Plowmanii

10. Anthurium Warocqueanum

From the moist jungles of Colombia, comes one of the world’s most beautiful plants: the queen Anthurium, also known as “the queen of anthurias”. It’s one of the most sought-after plants in rare plant collections, but it’s also one of the most difficult to care for. It’s best known for its dark green leaves, which feel almost velvet-like. The leaves can grow to a height of 1 meter or even more, making it one of the largest and most impressive plants on the market. The queen Anthurium thrives in high humidity environments, so it’s no surprise that it’s a must-have plant for any greenhouse cabinet.

Anthurium Warocqueanum

11. Monstera Adansonii Variegata

The Monstera are one of the most common species on this rare plants list. The most common is probably the monstera adansonii variegata. It is a rarely seen cultivar sister to the Monstera adansonii. It combines the charm of the monstera with the tonal explosion of light white and fresh green. This variegated plant has small leaves. It can grow as a climbing plant or a trailing plant. It is also known as 'Cheese Plant' or 'Monkey Mask' due to its many holes.

Monstera Adansonii Variegata

Check out these 11 most popular rare plants for 2023! We hope you've been inspired to start or add to your collection of rare plants! We've got a huge collection of rare Plants so it's easy to find what you're looking for. Let us know what you want and we'll be happy to add it to your list!