Whether you are a plant enthusiast or just looking to add some unique foliage to your home, there are plenty of unusual house plants that can bring life and color to your living space. In this article, we focus on two popular variegated species of the iconic Monstera, Philodendron White Princess, and Philodendron Gloriosum.

Variegated Monsteras

Everybody probably knows the Monstera already, but in the last 2 years, the variegated versions have become super popular! There are two types of variegated Monstera#39;s, the Deliciosa and the Borsigiana. But I will talk about these in a later article. There are currently four different variegated Monstera types that are highly sought after, these are: Monstera Albo Variegata, Monstera Aurea Variegata, Monstera Sport, and Monstera Thai Constellation.

Monstera Albo Variegata

The most common of them all is the Monstera Albo Variegata. These are currently grown by multiple growers in Holland and Belgium. These growers push out the majority of white variegated Monsteras on the European market. Due to the slow growth of this plant and the high demand, prices are quite high for a plant with a couple of leaves. As of this moment, it is impossible to tissue culture these plants because variegation is a natural defect.

Monstera Thai Constellation

Monstera Thai Constellation this plant is currently grown by a couple of growers in Holland, but they are super limited. The Thai Constellation originates from Thailand, and in Thailand, they have been produced for years in tissue culture. Due to the high demand, Thailand is not able to grow the numbers of plants the European and USA growers are asking for. This results in sky-high prices in Thailand and in other countries all over the world. There have been rumors about European and USA growers successfully producing Thai Constellations in their own tissue culture labs. It is waiting on the growers to roll out big amounts of these plants to satisfy the market, resulting in lower prices.

Monstera Aurea Variegata

Monstera Aurea is probably one of the most sought-after variegated Monsteras. Aurea in Latin means “gold,” so the plant has a little golden touch. As you can see, this plant has beautiful gold/yellow variegation on its leaves, it’s absolutely stunning in my opinion! These plants are currently not being produced on any scale, the only way to get these plants is from cuttings in people’s private collections, or from plants that have been seed grown with a mega low chance of having this type of variegation.

Monstera Sport

This Monstera is weird, the variegation on these plants appears green or light yellow, it is commonly referred to as Monstera Sport. Just as the Monstera Aurea Variegata, these plants are not being produced on big scales. The only way to get these is through cuttings from existing plants.

Philodendron White Princess

The Philodendron White Princess has been around for quite some time in private collections through cuttings. But they have hit the market this year in full-size big potted plants. Even though they are still pretty hard to find, they have become easier to get hold of. Their beautiful white speckled leaves are super recognizable for true plant lovers.

Philodendron Melanochrysum

This is probably the most sought-after climbing philodendron of 2020, one of the rare houseplants for sure. Its dark green leaves are just perfect, the Philodendron Melanochrysum is a pretty easy philodendron to grow indoors when you have it growing in a place with a little higher humidity. The leaves of this philodendron can become absolutely huge!

Philodendron Gloriosum

Philodendron Gloriosum is another absolute stunner, known for its big heart-shaped velvet leaves with beautiful white veining. As you can see, these plants can grow super big over time. This Philodendron prefers to crawl over climbing, so if you get your hands on one, give it a nice pot to crawl in. Multiple growers in Holland and Belgium are currently working on mother plants of this Philodendron, and this will result in a bigger availability of this plant in the coming years.

Whether you are a seasoned plant enthusiast or a beginner, these unique house plants can bring a new level of excitement to your indoor garden. From slow-growing variegated Monsteras to stunning Philodendrons, there is something for everyone. Happy planting!