The ‘Thai Constellation’ will go for more than the ‘Variegata’.
Oakes adds she’s seen cuttings go for as much as $300 to $500!
“The whiter the leaves, the more coveted they are based on a rare genetic defect.”
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Use a pot with good drainage, and water regularly.
This is another key in that can break the bank, and be difficult to find.
They’re very eye-catching, with their spreading, spike-like leaves.
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But they also differ from some of their philodendron relatives in their care needs.
Philodendron tortums need extra space to spread, grow quickly, and do well with high humidity.
Single cuttings of this plant can cost upwards of $100 and mature healthy plants can cost several hundred.
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Continuously moist soil and humidity are also beneficial.
But, this plant’s slow-growing cycle and complex care needs make it even rarer to come across.
“Typically, the smallest specimens will go for $75 to $125,” Oakes says.
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Like most succulents, these prefer full sun and minimal water.
They’ll lose their distinct shape if they don’t get enough direct sun.
They’re also vulnerable to temperatures below 40 degrees, so keeping them warm and indoors year-round is essential.
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Be sure to give the plant high humidity levels, and use a pot with great drainage.
“The camouflage appearance of the leaves makes it a real crowd-pleaser,” Oakes says.
Nowadays, she’s seen some people pay somewhere between $100 to $200.
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Like many other tropical houseplants, this plant thrives in dappled, indirect light and humid, warm conditions.
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