HOUSEPLANTS worth the Splurge

Don't feel guilty about adding an expensive plant to your indoor jungle

- MADISON MOULTON

Interest in houseplants has grown astronomically over the past few years, becoming one of the dominant forms of urban gardening today. This trend started out with a classic Monstera deliciosa and a regal fiddle leaf fig, but as more and more gardeners master the care of these popular favourites, they are starting to look toward the new, the rare, and the exciting.

New houseplant cultivars are constantly being developed to challenge what we know about famous species. They often have interesting variegation, unique leaves or weirdly shaped flowers. Unfortunately, due to the difficulty of growing and propagating these specialised plants, they often come with a high price tag too.

The rare houseplant market is an expensive one, but also one well worth the effort of entering. There is no better way to treat yourself than by adding a fascinating houseplant to your collection few people around the country get to enjoy. Plus, the satisfaction of growing and caring for these plants is much greater with the higher stakes involved. If you have some extra cash and want to splurge guilt-free, these are the houseplants you should be looking for.

SYNGONIUM ‘STRAWBERRY ICE’