However, it should be remembered that rare types of indoor plants may not take root under certain conditions, they may require special care and even special conditions of life and climate. Before buying a rare house plant, be sure to learn as much information as possible about it, because many ornamental plants can not get along with other representatives of your collection or be poisonous. In this article, devoted to the rarest indoor plants, we will talk about their most common species.
1. Erythrina is a plant from the family of legumes, known as "coral tree", received its name for bright, coral-like flowers. Incredibly beautiful and long blooms red, reminiscent of beans fruits. In nature, there are less common types of erythrine, with yellow, white or orange flowers. In addition to its decorative purpose, at home, erythrine was widely used in the national economy. Due to the presence of a strong root system, it is widely used, planted in flooded areas to fix the soil. Its porous wood is an excellent material for making musical instruments and toys. Great care must be taken with erythrine seeds, since they contain erythroid, a toxic substance that can paralyze the respiratory system.
2. Takka plant. Other names are "bat", "flower of the devil", "black lily". Do not be afraid of these sinister names, not one of them is not justified. The Takka plant, which belongs to the family of these, has an unusual almost black color of flowers (although white specimens are found in nature), which allows it to take the leading position in the list of the most beautiful exotic flowers. Grow this plant at home is quite difficult, like any tropical plant, Takka loves warmth and moisture. Ticks flies with flies, but unlike other plants, it does not have an unpleasant smell.
3. Darlingtonia - belongs to the family of sarraciniids and is a real rarity. It grows in the swampy terrain of North America. Over time, its leaves become traps for small insects, making this plant a predator. The inside of the leaves is covered with pleasant nectar, which attracts insects. The surface of the leaf is covered with elastic hairs, which are arranged so that the fallen insect, moving in them, gets inside the plant. However, as for all plants, basic food, darlingtonia, is obtained through the root system. Being a fastidious plant, Darlingtonia takes root at home badly, and to cultivate it by the forces of truly experienced florists.
4. Home palm Yukka, belongs to the family of agave, whose home is Mexico and Central America. As a rule, it grows in the form of a "false palm" or shrub with hard bright green leaves, which can reach a length of 30 cm to 1 meter. The adult yucca blooms with beautiful large flowers of white, resembling a bell. For domestic yucca cultivation, it is necessary to provide it with a large amount of light, and in the summer it will feel most comfortable in the air, so it is advisable to grow it on the balcony or in the garden in the summer. If there is no way to grow this plant in the air, then it is necessary to regularly ventilate the room, but avoid drafts. Yucca can feel great in dry air, it is not necessary to spray it, although it will not bring yucca harm, the only thing that needs to be strictly controlled is that the water does not get inside the outlet that the leaves form.
5. Royal Strelitzia - a plant named after the Queen of England Charlotte-Sophia, thanks to the bright coloring of flowers and long flowering, this plant has gained universal popularity among many florists. Strelitzia does not require strict rules of care, but it will be better to feel yourself in a well-lit place, in the summer it is better not to expose the plant to direct sunlight. In hot weather, the leaves of strelitzia should be sprayed with water. When excessive watering, the roots of this plant can rot. In winter, this plant does not need watering, at all other times moderate watering with warm water is necessary.
6. Dendrobiums - a kind of orchids, common in the tropical zones of Southeast Asia, Australia, New Guinea. These flowers are extremely diverse in their appearance, have a variety of shapes and colors. The apical leaves are located along the length of the stem. This plant is used to a monsoon climate, which is characterized by dry and rainy weather. Spring and summer contain dendrobiums in a warm and humid environment. In winter, on the contrary, in dry conditions, with a rare spraying. Despite the photophilic nature, in summer these plants are better kept in the shade. Better grow in small containers. The recommended substrate for the cultivation of dendrobiums is the repaired leaves, pine bark, sand, charcoal.
7. Rare plants - epiphytes, are extremely compact and beautiful, so they perfectly fit into the interior of the house. These tropical plants are now successfully grown at home, they include: aerides, guzmania, celogin, phalaenopsis, tilliandsia, ripalis, adiantum, ligodium, drinaria, davallia and many other representatives of the epiphytes. For their full-fledged growth, an air-permeable substrate is needed, so ceramic dishes for epiphytic plantations will not work. You need pots with a lot of through holes in the bottom and walls, homemade containers made of bamboo or wooden blocks are perfect.