How and where to buy rare plants
This post has come from the most frequent question we get on this blog and instagram – “Where can I buy this plant in my country?”
Unfortunately many plant sellers can’t transport plants between countries so it can be difficult to find a source within your own location. If you are still wanting a bit more information about rare plants and why they are so expensive, see this post.
This post is a consolidated a list of the most requested plants and where to buy them by region.
Before you Buy
Make sure that when buying rare plants that you have the right tools to allow the plant to thrive. I recommend a self watering pot or candle jar converter kit. If the plant is tropical (and small), you can increase chances of success by increasing humidity, I find that a glass dome works really well for plants when they are first adjusting. For larger plants, a terrarium or greenhouse is best.
Variegated Albino Monstera
This is by far the most requested – if you are wondering why, you will want to see the post about the rapid growing monstera cutting here. There are a number of ways to buy this plant, and the most common and affordable is cuttings. This means that you buy a leaf cutting from a larger plant which usually has a root. When you get the cutting, with correct care, it will grow into a healthy plant, and can grow really quite quickly (a new leaf each month!). The down side of buying cuttings is that they are very sensitive and so are at risk of dying. This post explains the trick to ensuring your best chances of survival.
USA & Canada
Click on the image to see the listing for each plant!
A more affordable alternative is this plant for only $25
Europe & UK
Australia
Pink Princess Philodendron
This one is less requested but perhaps because it is even more rare than the variegated monstera, and therefore less known about. This plant can produce stunning pink leaves – and because it is less known about, is a fraction of the price of the variegated monsteras for sale online! For more images of this stunning plant in all it’s glory, see this post.
Europe & UK
…or you could have pink princess artwork – no watering required!
USA & Canada
Australia
Monstera Adansonii
This plant also comes in a variation of variegated adansonii which is truly a showstopper. If you are interested in seeing the growth rate of this plant, see this post showing the rapid growth over one year.
Europe & UK
USA & Canada
Australia
Medinilla Magnifica
The Medinilla Magnifica is truly a stunning plant, if you want to see more we have an entire post on this plant here. These are very rare and a truly unique plant to add to your collection.
Europe & UK
Medinilla Magnifica small plant
USA & Canada
Australia
Pilea Peperomiodes
This plant is now very popular and is relatively easy to care for, but not easy to find. We have a few posts (here and here) on this plant showing how they grow over time. They are incredibly easy to propagate so once you have one you can replicate it into many more!
Europe & UK
USA & Canada
Australia
Seagrape aka coccoloba uvifera
To see our post showing the growth progress of a seagrape plant grown from seed parts 1 and 2, see link here
This is another one which is incredibly rare in some locations – and in others it is incredibly common! It is relatively slow growing but once it does grow it produces grapes which you can actually eat, and even make jam from!
Europe & UK
USA & Canada
Australia
Oxalis Triangularis
https://www.instagram.com/p/BvKLuI6gdZ5/
The purple triangle shaped leaves of this plant not only are striking, but they also close up at night time – much like prayer plants.
Europe & UK
USA & Canada
Small Purple Oxalis Triangularis
Australia
Oxalis Triangularis small plant
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