{"title":"Unusual Houseplants Under $40","description":"\u003cp\u003eDistinctive foliage and curious shapes without a collector-sized budget. These plants have a listed option priced below $40; choose an available qualifying size on the product page. Larger sizes and alternate pot styles can cost more. Shipping and tax are additional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFind your kind of unusual\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver-marked trailing leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pothos-satin\"\u003eSatin Pothos\u003c\/a\u003e for an indirectly lit shelf. Toxic if chewed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound leaves for a bright desk:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pilea-peperomioides-chinese-money-1\"\u003eChinese Money Plant\u003c\/a\u003e for a smaller space. Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerforated climbing or trailing leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/monstera-adansonii-swiss-cheese\"\u003eMonstera Adansonii\u003c\/a\u003e for bright indirect light and room for vines. Toxic if chewed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZig-zag stems:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/epiphyllum-ric-rac-cactus\"\u003eRic Rac Cactus\u003c\/a\u003e, a tropical cactus for bright indirect light rather than a harsh desert-sun routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnusual does not automatically mean difficult, rare or suitable for every room. Read each plant's care needs before choosing. Photos illustrate the variety; markings, height and fullness naturally vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant an easier starting point? Compare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-beginners\"\u003eplants for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e. For homes with pets, use our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-safe-plants\"\u003epet-friendly collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\"\u003eshopping FAQ\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pothos-satin","title":"Satin Pothos (Scindapsus pictus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSatin Pothos brings silver-marked green leaves to shelves and hanging planters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose an available pot size above to bring this live trailing houseplant home. Leaf patterns, fullness and vine length naturally vary from plant to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt trails slowly and gracefully, which means it stays styled the way you placed it instead of taking over the wall by summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSatin Pothos care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium indirect light deepens the shimmer. Avoid strong sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top half of the pot dry out, then water thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shelves, mantels, and hanging planters all work beautifully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic if chewed, so hang it up high in pet homes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e A relaxed trailer, a few feet of vine over a year or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Satin Pothos like to climb or hang?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth, and it changes the plant. Left hanging, leaves stay small and dense. Given a pole or a wall to climb, the leaves gradually grow larger. Pick the look you want and it will oblige.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pothos\"\u003eall Pothos plants\u003c\/a\u003e or find \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/planters-with-drainage-and-saucers\"\u003ea planter with drainage and a saucer\u003c\/a\u003e. Check each planter's opening and grower-pot fit before choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant a practical care routine or a new cutting? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/plantythings\/pothos-care-propagation-guide\"\u003ePothos care and propagation guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planty Love Co","offers":[{"title":"3\" Pot \/ Nursery Pot","offer_id":46250911203548,"sku":"3_POTHOS_SATIN","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\" Pot \/ Nursery Pot","offer_id":46250911236316,"sku":"4_POTHOS_SATIN","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" Pot \/ Nursery Pot","offer_id":46250911367388,"sku":"6_POTHOS_SATIN","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/0207\/5287\/files\/pothos-satin-174098.webp?v=1739728740"},{"product_id":"succulent-string-of-pearls","title":"String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA necklace you have to water.\u003c\/strong\u003e String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) spills strands of round green beads over the pot edge, each one a tiny water tank built for drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it a bright shelf edge or a hanging pot near a window and the strands can grow past your elbow. It photographs like jewelry because that is basically what it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eString of Pearls care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light with some gentle direct sun, the brightest spot you have.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sparingly. Let the soil go fully dry, then soak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy succulent mix, snug pot, sharp drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic if eaten, so keep those strands above pet height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strands lengthen fast in summer light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy do String of Pearls shrivel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWrinkled pearls mean the water balance tipped, and it is usually too much rather than too little. 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Non-toxic does not mean edible; discourage chewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you are ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select from the listed 3\", 4\", 6\" pot options; availability varies by size. Inch measurements describe the pot, not the plant's height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanter inclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Nursery Pot option does not include a separate decorative planter. Other pot options include only the pot style named in your selected variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArrival height:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fixed arrival-height range is not specified for this listing. 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