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What is one of your ✨ favorite✨ underrated plants that deserves more appreciation


I’ve always had an affinity for dracaena reflexa “song of India”. I love this plant and I don’t see it often in this sub.

I’m curious, do you guys have a favorite underrated plant you’d like to share?

by liverstix

28 Comments

  1. RagaKat

    Well someone just posted one, but a Pilea Mollis or Moon Valley Plant. I just love the texture and how vibrant the green is and the red undertone.

    I also appreciate a nice small green and white fittonia

    I have to say, I neglect my micans to a ridiculous level and she barely even notices lol. I can appreciate that

  2. spacepangolin

    yea draceanas of all types are honestly so lovely, i got a small one in like 2014, one stem that broke into 3 and now its taller than me and thriving

  3. PersephonesChild82

    Philodendron micans is probably my favorite “common” houseplant. It’s easy, and it’s classy.

  5. CuriousAd6068

    I love this particular plant because it gives the vibes of a palm without the finicky characteristics. It is so incredibly low maintenance. Thank you for posting your beautiful specimen. 🌴

  7. _allycat

    I’m jealous! I searched everywhere for a reflexa and only found a green one. It’s kind of finicky though in my home so it’s probably better mine isn’t variegated though.

    Edit: and my underrated plant is philodendron tortum. The leaves are so cool and they’re so easy to grow!

  8. Commercial_hater

    I don’t have a picture, but money trees are my favorite! Very sentimental🥹🌱

  10. crazzymomma

    That’s a beautiful plant and you guys are saying easy maintenance I must get one

  11. daioon

    Definitely Euphorbia Knuthii. That or E. Hedyotoides.

  12. kalechipsaregood

    Every dracaena I’ve ever owned gets brown tips. What are you doing so right?

  13. PlantscapeGuru

    My favorite plant is an old re-grown Ficus.  You know the kind of Ficus that was an office plant and needed some love.  I personally love woody trunks and unique characteristics.

  15. Appropriate-Fill9602

    What a stunning specimen. Has it ever flowered?

  17. Toronto-1975

    i LOVE dracaena reflexa ‘song of india’! i got a really sad looking one at a plant store about a year ago and its grown alot since then. in the past couple of weeks it has started dropping a few leaves for some reason but hopefully it’s nothing bad because it’s so pretty.

  19. MargieBigFoot

    Gorgeous plant! So whimsical-looking, like something out of Dr. Seuss!

  23. pseudo_ebullio

    Also plain green heartleaf philodendron is so absolutely beautiful! 💚💚💚

  24. GabrielHunter

    How do you keep these green? I choped mine a while ago amd it grew 2 head back, but after a few month I get brown leaves again. And the old top part is in water, has nice roots but also started to get crispy brown edges again…

  27. Sufficient_Turn_9209

    And I have to post twice to add African violets. Especially minis. They bloom *constantly* all year long for a pop of color, they are tiny enough to go anywhere, and tiny enough to collect tons. There are tons of types, leaf shapes, and colors in both leaves and foliage. Bonus, they are incredibly easy to care for. Put them where they are happy, and you can almost forget about them.

    https://preview.redd.it/8gupqtyv9scg1.jpeg?width=2340&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fe627353b51b8697b01a3f09f410ccd6601de152

  28. FeathersOfJade

    This thing is GORGEOUS!!! Wow! It looks so happy and healthy! Really beautiful!

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