Top 10 Easy Rare Houseplants! (In-Depth)

[@zerocharisma15]

I literally can’t get my M. Esqueleto to STOP growing! She’s put out 4 new, huge leaves since I got he two months ago. She loves it next to the growlights and the humidifier. I would recommend one to everyone!

[@yunfanzhang7140]

doesn't sounds like you are trying very hard to stop him lol

[@hc_jiymister5577]

@@yunfanzhang7140 😂😂

[@olab2326]

I played a drinking game: every time Kaylee says 'honest/ly' and now I'm so drunk :)

[@EliezaBaby]

Bhahahaha next one will join you . Bhahahaha

[@victoriapeart1900]

Hey Kaylee! I never comment on KZbin but I think you're worth it. I've only recently gotten into houseplants and you have taught me so much. I really enjoy your videos, thank you and keep it up!

[@meganelizabeth3900]

If you do this again you should start by rating some common houseplants so we have some reference. Like is it more or less tolerant to overwatering than snake plant? Etc

[@jalineperfect7618]

Yes please! I don't have any rare house plants yet and am a bit nervous to start getting into them for this reason. I'm not sure if you still have Gus, Kaylee, but comparing some rare house plants to him may be fun!

[@michaelmecham3477]

snake plants are like 20 times tougher than any of the plants on this list

[@clarahoney_b5799]

Philodendron gloriosum is on top of my wishlist, I‘m so happy about it‘s scores! 😍 As soon as corona is over and my paycheck becomes normal again, I‘m going to hunt it down. 💕

[@ruthjackson2804]

cla_honey _me me too!!

[@rhettgreene]

I just got mine I ordered before quarantine and I cannot stress enough how hardy they are.

[@sunghoononice8796]

Why do you need paycheck? Aren’t they 10 bucks only?

[@gabrielpatten6939]

@@sunghoononice8796 you dropped a zero there buddy 😂

[@OGtheskater]

Does your back hurt from carrying the weight of the world during this quarantine?

[@andrewablenas5565]

I've only recently found your channel. I've been a plant person for years but become a bit more obsessed recently. Thank you for these very detailed and informative videos!

[@KiraWartooth]

i really love your videos because you come off as a "true person" like, true to yourself and i like people like that. I'd watch your channel even if it wasn't about plants. Plus I think you being a programmer is really badass! it motivates me (even tho i believe you're not currently working at that). Thanks for what you do, you've been some of the best in this quarentine time.

[@jennifermurphy8750]

Could you please do a video on the various houseplants that are treated with hormones by the nurseries to change their appearance or size? I find it fascinating. Thank you!!

[@Raevarie]

Backing this up! I'm just a general all round science nerd and I feel like Kaylee has some serious first hand or 2nd knowledge and research to boot in regards to more in depth plant infos and I SIMPLY LIIIIVE FOR IT every time she mentions something. I learned all about TC RIGHT HERE! Thank you Kaylee for all that you do for this community. I have found no other channel quite like yours. With the content it has!

[@ciel1540]

hoping to watch this episode

[@northernplantucky]

As a bit of an old school house plant owner I'd like to remind some people variegated syngonium has been around for quite a while. The price is just been jacked up because of the house plant trend. Eventually it'll show up at Lowe's for $5. That's where I got mine about 15 years ago

[@Heliosvector]

I mean the same thing could be said for obliqua, but I doubt we will ever see low numbers like that again.

[@mrparts]

It’s like the variegated monstera fad. I got one at a local nursery for $20 15 years ago when no one cared about this plant.

[@fuuhouhouji]

@@mrparts Exactly, once upon a time people use to think they look ugly/sickly and didnt get it. So you could got one for as much as the regular version. The good old times. Sadly I didnt had any space back then

[@horace6851]

I've read an article about Pink Princess and apparently before the fad 4 inch pot would sell for less than $10. Now it's $250, talk about inflated prices...

[@JustAStump]

@@horace6851 that's not even a huge jump compared to albo monstera, there's 1 leaf cuttings that go for $1,000+ I've seen a 3 leaf cutting, unrooted, going for almost $3,000 😳

[@marcyfox9508]

great. thanks. I can stop at any time....I CAN stop...but first-El Choco Red, lols

[@kjj5002]

I’m DROOLING over the el cocho 😍 edit: has anyone else been binge watching all of her videos 😂

[@vickyhead6428]

🙋‍♀️ me. And El-choco is also my new wishlist topper

[@lswart03]

Same 😍

[@gabrielpatten6939]

Even though I'm lusting over the monstera esqueleto, seeing this makes me happy I settled on a wide form adansonii

[@LindenRanch]

I am now replacing some pants that I had many years ago. Now that you are available with such great advice, I think that I will be more successful with them.

[@malgosiawnukowski5465]

Kaylee, I got a request for the next video from you. Could you please do a video about differences between Philodendron Black Cardinal, Philodendron Black Cardinal Rojo, Philodendron Congo, Philodendron Congo Rojo, Philodendron Royal Queen, Philodendron Imperial Red and Philodendron Dark Lord. I don't know if all of them really exists but all of this philodendrons so mixed with names when I try to buy them. Thank you. Your videos are so good and I love them.

[@HerebutNot]

Great choices! Love my melano and El Choco the most in my whole collection. EpipremNOIDes is a fast-rising contender too-and my humidity is rarely over 40%. YAY AROIDS!!!

[@legakhsire]

Ahh I follow you on IG and your melano is the first I ever saw and I instantly fell in love with it!

[@Raevarie]

I'm just a general all round science nerd and I feel like Kaylee has some serious first hand or 2nd knowledge and research to boot in regards to more in depth plant infos and I SIMPLY LIIIIVE FOR IT every time she mentions something. I learned all about TC RIGHT HERE! Thank you Kaylee for all that you do for this community. I have found no other channel quite like yours. With the content it has! Keen to seen more!

[@hammyandguineakids]

Your explanation is always top-notch. I always watch your videos before purchasing a rare plant. I belive you help many people to spend their money on a worthy plant

[@morgangilders6500]

Cries in 25% humidity

[@Gringo850]

Just buy a greenhouse lol

[@thesciencelair9556]

Cries in no money and 25% humidity

[@zibbysavestheworld]

Cries in 18% humidity 🥲

[@wxxjxngifa172]

cries in broke

[@nick8418]

Humidifier + Fence 🙄

[@JJ-ge1kn]

I’m a plant newbie and found this very helpful. I really appreciate the thorough review.

[@shanejtan]

😍 this is pretty spot on! Though I had a melano cutting that I think was on the back foot to begin with and never really survived, so keen to try it again with a bigger specimen! I got a veitchii shipped in winter from Asia too, and it came in near perfect condition. Gloriosum for me is what started my aroid love, yes it depends on the individual plant you get and how strong they are to begin with but most acclimatise quite easily to your home environment and push out healthy growth. Syngonium variegated is amazing! Literally before another leaf has unfurled it’s already working on a new one, plus the anticipation of waiting for what pattern of variegation you’ll get next is thrilling 🥰

[@plantyange]

Loved this video! I appreciate how you always put so much detail into your care videos 💕

[@vickyhead6428]

Woohoo! Im so excited to watch this. I just purchased a variegated monstera today so this is perfect timing 😄 PS Im new here but I had binge watched your videos over Lockdown. Love you, you're an excellent human ❤🌺🌿

[@pandorar1388]

This is by far the BEST rare plant video I have ever seen. So much great info. I now have the confidence to go get my Melanochrysum. Thank You so much Kaylee.

[@Uneedmoremeds]

My wishlist grows longer every time I watch your videos😆. Thanks for this great I formation and I look forward to your makeup videos 🤗👍❤️.

[@l7n939]

This is so exciting, it’s like rating a movies with every details in it, except this is more exciting. Thank you.

[@TheRussellevans225]

Great video,thank you so much.I have problems with my Veichi,but that could be because it is very small. Thanks again.

[@juliaschick9284]

Would love something on Caladiums. I'm suddenly besotted with them.

[@lindseystratmeyer1027]

Julia Schick me too I recently bought 3😂

[@Chelz_Marie]

Same.

[@goldenpothos7262]

Lindsey Stratmeyer Were you able to buy a plant or bulbs. I've only been seeing bulbs for sale and was wondering (if thats what you bought) if they grew

[@JustAStump]

I'm so glad I live in Canada, the island I live on is a humid place and we average at 60-75% humidity! 😁🤩

[@Kacecool518]

I dunno if it's just me but I love watching your videos because I love the way you talk! And of course the plants

[@Kacecool518]

Also I'm getting a melanochrysum as my first rare aroid because of you

[@Josh_Green44]

Interestingly, I've never even considered modifying humidity levels for my houseplants, and my houseplants all do exceptionally well in my dry northern California climate.

[@josieb6147]

Everyone talks about their high humidity closer to the coast and it honestly hurts my feelings :'( That being said, all of my plants seem to be doing just fine in the 35-45% my house tends to hover around.

[@sail253]

I know if you have a lot of plants and group them together it naturally raises the humidity, maybe thats helping?

[@annacostello5181]

I lived on an island. Constant high humidity whatever the temperature. Plants like it

[@ingeborgroos9415]

*looks at melano cutting I've had since November that still hasn't grown roots but hasn't died*: yeah that seems about right

[@Justkeepswimming777]

Try looking into perlite and worm castings! It’s done wonders for my proping!

[@devinmickey9855]

Did yours come with a leaf? I got a chonk in LATE October (so basically November), it's putting out a growth and roots, about a half an inch of both

[@vanessacarroll2940]

I love this video. I just purchased a Melanochrysum and Veitchii and I already had planned on purchasing an El Choco Red, so this information really helped. And...maybe a Gloriosum.

[@sail253]

Yes to the gloriosum lol

[@devinmickey9855]

My "testing the waters" plant is the melanochrysum. I bought a node, and I literally took it and put it in sphag prop box and threw it under a grow light. It is giving me love and it is starting to take off. I am in love, and getting El Choco next (when the craze calms down)

[@celeste.430]

El Choco Red has been at the top of my list for soooo long! When I eventually buy a house, I’ll be investing in a veitchii and melanochrysum 👌🏼

[@danielhelliwell3064]

Very excited having just received the philodendron melanochrysum. So happy to hear its very easy. Yes was suprised after a month in transit arrived very very healthy looking

[@biancaa7991]

I can’t find Philodendron El Choco Red anywhere in Australia 😩 such a stunning plant

[@jasmineb9478]

Unfortunately it's not in Australia (unless it's been imported illegally) 😭 The closest we can get to it is a Philodendron Verrucosum

[@MadokaPhantomhive]

You guys get Ficus shivereana though which makes me so jealous! I never see it sold anywhere outside Australia

[@franceswilson4605]

I have a philodendron Majestic coming in the mail. It has the lovely red underside and reminds me of El Choco Red. It is Verrucosum x sodiroi. I am in Australia.

[@evitetriyani6005]

Indonesia lots

[@pureluck8767]

I have been binge watching your channel and i just have to say you are awesome! Your videos are very helpful and i wish i discovered you earlier! :)

[@Farstar5710]

Thank you for sharing this video Kaylee Ellen ♡

[@danltm]

Your videos are so informative! I was lucky i got antherium and philendendrum melanochrysum.. great to know they are easy

[@aaron_isb2494]

Thanks for making such a detailed video!

[@lisalewis2131]

Hi your videos are fab. Can you please tell me what's the best grow lights to buy to help my house plants in the winter time, thank you

[@leisurelybySS]

Thank you, I watched this today, it was really helpful.

[@nuisd9829]

Thanks for this video. I think I’ve watched it like 100 times. You’ve inspired me to take the risk. I’m okay with house plants and am rather new to philodendrons. I’m inspired, thanks again from San Diego CA!!!

[@MarinaDoulis]

the veitchii really are that easy!!! mine shipped in the cold with no heat pack and came perfectly. It's not livin with the best humidity but it's still killin it. TRULY a king

[@johnrussellt.m.477]

Such a sweet and intelligent lady! Sending out our LOVE from the tropical paradise, The Philippines!!!

[@alfiegreenham1157]

yes Kaylee! love your videos

[@lorirader7075]

I just got the Syngonium Albo and Melonochrysm! Excited I actually have 2 on this list.

[@naomiesoto5615]

love this video! i dont feel afraid of the melanocrysum or Veitchii now

[@sheetalmudaliar]

Thankyou so much Kaylee.. This video was really helpful.

[@patricksplantspaketho3760]

🌿😍🌿🤩🌿 Our Queen is back ! 🌿☀️🌿😊🌿

[@alpina4115]

My El Choco Red has been PUMPING OUT those big beautiful leaves every ~3 weeks with (almost too) short petioles and such round foliage and burning dark red backsides, i'm so stunned by this plant!

[@lswart03]

That sounds amazing 😍

[@coffeecups1365]

You should definitely make the rare plant shop t-shirts like the tote bag on ur website, and maybe some rare plant themed graphic tees in black or white

[@mrs.m9432]

I love your video! Is there any way that you can make a video on your plant lighting. On the shelf behind you

[@abic5468]

I had an Anthurium stuck in customs for a month. Two leaves died but one leaf was in perfect condition.

[@risha8413]

This makes me want to buy the melanochrysm I have been eyeing 😱😩☺️ thanks!

[@melchristensen8282]

I got a melanochrysum in the post today! It's not a massive one, but it's definitely not small either. I'd call it medium sized. I'm hoping I can give it the right kind of care and tbh it's hella reassuring to see that it's no 1 on this list for ease of care! Crossing my fingers for this guy and doing my research atm.

[@jonathangamboa4178]

I’ve been eyeing an Anthurium King Veitchii someone in my area was selling and right after this video I pulled the trigger lol

[@barbll000]

Excellent video and very interesting and informative. I do trust your opinion so thank you.

[@andiee248]

This video made me bite the bullet and actually buy melanochrysum! Picking up tomorrow and I’m excited!

[@babehamirudinart8197]

Thanks for your content. It's interesting & informatif

[@robertoleonardi6313]

really loved this one so informative, just got to save up for these beauties

[@evitetriyani6005]

Congratulation kaylee..you made me wants all those plants🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dagmarbelesova4284]

Thank you for another great video! I love the idea of M. esqueleto but I've got a regular monstera and while it's growing and is now pretty big, it just refuses to produce any leaves with a lot of splits, let alone holes so I'm worried this would end up being the same

[@danaepaternoster6360]

Fenestrations come with age and brighter light

[@annduong5861]

Great video! Thank you for sharing.

[@evitetriyani6005]

I d really like her style'"hello everybody:''....😍😍😍

[@hilltopgemini9200]

Great video!! Thank you 😁

[@Jrashadbanks]

I like your shelf behind you. Do you have a video about it or link to purchase. I need something like it. It's so esthetically pleasing

[@lisascott947]

I'm in the US, trying to get the white item from amazon here in the US and I can't find it but looking tmrw for sure! I need 3 at the least and the water probe💚

[@misskeilardz]

Love all your videos!! Requesting the fish video!!! Dying for fish video 😂

[@pwoolard4150]

All of your videos I've watched are outstanding. I keep watching in hopes of finding one I can actually afford. Etsy is my only source for plants so if I find a plant in my price range I find it's from Indonesia and the shipping is excessive but relative.

[@evitetriyani6005]

After wake up...first time i look your videos😃😃😍😍😍

[@joannesplants9588]

Thanks for making my wishlist longer, I blame you 100%

[@savannahmontegna6756]

Do you have any videos explaining and helping understand dormancy with more popular/rare houseplants? If not you should make one😊

[@rokktober-personal]

SO excited for this video. Fingers crossed that the Philo Glorious is on this list 😂

[@JuliaPaganiGrows]

I love long videos. I’m here for it. ❤️

[@yolymagnaye7935]

Thanks and God bless 🙏🙏🙏

[@nunululu18]

When is your shop getting restocked again :) I’ve been checking it out everyday for a week now, and everything is sold out

[@sophiejohanna]

She usually announces restocks on Instagram! Either on her personal or on the shop's account :)

[@nunululu18]

Sophie Johanna I guess due to corona the restockings are delayed or something. The last announcement was in March, that’s why I’m wondering :)

[@mazikeen7597]

Gloriosum for sure... I was sooo biased about buying it but now I'll get it

[@photosyntheness4208]

This is so helpful and full of great information! Thank you! I love PML!!!

[@josecruz021]

Wow this is exactly the video I was thinking about earlier

[@kaylaojeda5149]

I got a rehab melano and it wasn’t so tough:/ I hope it’s new growth will be better though!!

[@Chanthaphoree]

hihi what's the shipping tolerance for the white syngonium??

[@yangtzeling7468]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

Amazing plants!

[@watjejanssen7535]

i give you a 10 out of 10,enjoyed watching you,very good info thanks !

[@rodrigodiniz884]

Love your videos, I've never seen you talk about the philodendron plowmanii. I own one and I'd love to know more about it. Cheers:)

[@sarahblade1007]

I feel like this video is the *CHOOSE YOUR CHARACTER* tiktok meme for but for plants.

[@cooltonresident5256]

Awesome video, which lights did u used on ur shelf? and do they also work as grow lights?

[@ampgc10]

Video request!!!! El Choco red care video!!!

[@mariadrachevskaya2128]

Thanks for the video, great content! Got an El Choco about 2 months ago and it hasn’t done a thing. You mentioned kick starting it, but how do you do that?

[@tonybezanson9625]

So would, the care of gloriousum, be similar the melanochrysum and vurricousum?

[@hiddehofland7629]

So how DO I keep the monstera esqueleto happy? 😊

[@lisascott947]

Is there any way for you to list the plants you mention in these dear? If it's elsewhere, please let me know😍I'm so thankful I found your channel!!!!

[@augyannafacey7616]

Hi Kaylee, I love your videos ❤️ what fertilizer do you use on your plants?

[@offbalanced4079]

Please do a video for warocqueanums!!!

[@ahmadsobari8067]

hi Kelly. since the demand of albo borsigiana variegated is super high, I heard a lot of nursery using chemical to make variegation not Thai constellation, how can we differentiates between natural and chemical variegation? and does chemical variegation will revert to normal or permanent?

[@NarnieeBish]

is syngonium varigatta or albo the same as fantasy?

[@ministrinity2830]

Can you talk a little more about Aglaonema pictum tricolour as a rare plant?

[@elkixpin]

I have had melanochysum for a year. It came as a potted plant from a private collection, the mother plant is growing on a tree in Antigua, Guatemala. The leaves were not perfect and I looked forward to getting new leaves. It has been a year and the plant is the same as when I got it. So I agree that it's tough, but for me I just don't get leaves. (so you know my growing conditions, I live in Guatemala City which has a tropical savanna environment, humidity around 65 but I also own a humidifier to bring it up to 75, It gets indirect light, air circulation, it's potted in a terracotta pot with a coco fiber pole). I really want growth :(