Welcome back to my plant-loving family! Today’s video is all about delightful surprises and the unexpected joy that comes from the world of houseplants. I’m thrilled to share with you my personal ‘Top 10 Houseplants That Surprised Me,’ a collection that has truly transformed my expectations and brought me immense joy. 🌱💕
As a dedicated plant parent, I’ve had my share of trials and tribulations. But every once in a while, a plant comes along that completely steals my heart and defies all my expectations. From the striking foliage of Anthurium Pedatum to the vivacious variegation of the Philodendron Snowdrift, each plant on this list has a special place in my heart and my home.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:56 Anthurium pedatum
03:36 Syngonium milk confetti
07:17 Philodendron joepii
10:53 Anthurium warocqueanum
13:15 Monstera pinnatipartita
16:26 Epipremnum Njoy
19:21 Rhaphidophora Hongkongensis
21:29 Philodendron Snowdrift
24:24 Piper sarmentosum
27:35 Syngonium chiapense
29:52 Final Thoughts
In this video, I dive deep into why these plants have surprised me, covering everything from foliage shape and feel to propagation potential and growth speed. I’m covering a wide variety of plant families, from the architectural Philodendron Joepii to the edible and pattern-rich Piper Sarmentosum.
Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting, this list is bound to give you some insight into the fascinating world of rare and unusual tropical plants. And remember, this is just part one of a two-part series. Stay tuned for the next installment, where I’ll be discussing the plants that underwhelmed me.
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20 Comments
Wow! I love the Syngonium Milk 🙂 I was hoping to hear that is a fast grower hehe
I wanted to buy one… but I like fast growers.
I love your Anthurium pedatum everytime you show it I think how much I’d like one, ive never owned an Anthurium so I’m kinda holding off. Would you recommend it as a beginner Anthurium? I’ve been looking out for a R.hongkongensis since you unboxed yours but no luck so far, I got my P.joepii just after you got yours from growtropicals and I absolutely love it, not as big as yours but it’s not skipped a beat since I got it and has given me 3 new leaves. I’m in the UK and grow mainly under grow lights with a small number spending the summer outside. I prefer none fussy plants that I can just leave to get on with it!
You got me! Very interested in the Piper! Your joy really comes through. Excellent video.
I have the joepii and love it. Got is last december and grows at a nice pace. Smaller than yours. I have it on a moss pole, it likes it and it keeps it from spreading 360 degrees round.
Love my snowdrift, reminds me of Whipple way. I have the variegated chiapense and it seems to be just as easy.
Syngonium chiapense is one of my all time faves! But I've killed three different kinds of pipers and grounded myself from growing them. Are you growing it in semi-hydro? Might have to try again. The sylvaticum is soooo pretty! Are the majority of pipers edible?
I will definitely need to keep an eye out for a syngonium chiapense 👍 Great mixture of positive plant experiences Memo 😀🇨🇦
Memo the Chiapense is indeed an incredible, beautiful syngonium which looks more like a Philodendron. There is also the syngonium frosted heart which is lovely also. I have both but chiapense is better in my opinion. I find it quite durable and grows well on a moss pole. After watching this video i will try the Piper. The Joepii and antherium Pedatum is georgeous but still a bit pricey, but ill keep my eyes peeled for both. Love your video😍
Joepii sounds nice Memo and as you know I love my Chiapense, I’m not a fan of the Syngonium, but that one is just lovely 💚🪴
I brought some hoya cuttings from ebay and the lovely seller sent me a free cutting. It was a caudata sumatra single leaf. And I was very much oh right yeah thanks. Stuck it in my Prop box and thought if it doesn't make it oh well. It rooted and put out no leaves. Moved it with a grow or bin for you. It them went mad. And grew like crazy. It's now huge and I love it so much. Its a stunning plant and I look at it most days blown away how cool it it.
My joepii is tiny but doing well. I love how different they become and yours is stunning
Great video. Have fun
Love the look of that Piper, plus it’s edible. Thanks for sharing Memo
I love love love my Philodendron joepii so much. I don’t use a moss pole but it has support from an acrylic rod. New leaves are coming in quickly with each one larger than the one before.
Same scenario with the Syngonium chiapense. The leaves came in huge (14”). I started over after it outgrew it’s 6 foot acrylic pole.
Great video as usual. Thank you!
Anyone know where the 3d printed pots are from? I'm struggling to find them… Thanks ✌️ ➕ ❤
I have the syngonium chiapense and it is by far one of my favorites. The leaves on mine are huge and I grow mine in LECA and propagated one in soil. I really like your list of plants. I will pick one that I will try just for fun. Dallas, Texas 😀
I really enjoyed this video, your passion is just radiating. Thank you!
What a great topic Memo…. You are very knowledgeable! 💚🪴
Ooo, P. Snowdrift looks so cute in this particular pot 😍 Looks similar to P. Whipple Way, which is very pretty too. And A. pedatum is really cool (esp. for its more unusual leaf shape).
Piper sarmentosum is very popular as a groundcover here in Malaysia! It just spreads so easily. It’s also used as a medicinal herb as well as for food in my region.
I love your videos! The plants you have shown in this video are all gorgeous. The Syngonium Chiapense is my favourite. Mine grows very fast too. I ‘ ve put the Piper on my wishlist. Thank for all your interesting and great videos.
Your delight over that piper is quite contagious 🤩 It's interesting that many of the plants that have surprised me (say, H incrassata) look pretty blah on camera, but are really pretty impressive in their way. Really looking forward to your next installment. Cheers!