House plants, I need one that is different!!!?

Question:So I live in RI and I am a plant fanatic. I have all those plants that everyone has spider plants, money trees, umbrella trees, mother-in-law tongues, doctor plants, ivy, Christmas cactus, jade, and aloe. But I am looking for something that will grow in this colder weather, that is not only one that I don't have but one that looks cool. I want something that needs watering once a week; I have all different light in my house, so that is not an issue but I need help. PLEASE HELP. When you reply send links if you have them for me to see what it looks like. :-) thank you.

Answers:
Hello fellow plant fanatic! I have a house plant that never fails to inspire ooh's and ahh's. It's called a Buddha Belly (http://davesgarden.com/pf/showimage/2628... and it's super easy to grow. It likes to dry out completely between waterings, and though as an outdoor plant it supposedly requires full sun, it does well indoors in sunny-ish rooms (though I've had it in less sunny rooms at times too). It has one solid bulbous trunk and huge, rapidly growing leaves. Mine blooms continuously all year round, though it did take about a year for it to find its groove in that department.

I found mine at Target of all places...but I haven't seen one since. I'm sure you can find one online, though.

I did just read something (as I was searching for a link w/ a photo for you) that said the plant is poisonous, so resist the urge to nibble on it. :) Good luck!

How about a lipstick plant: Aeschynanthus radicans - Lipstick Plant
Gesneriaceae; see this website for what it looks like:http://www.plantoftheweek.org/week081.sh...
or maybe a cigar plant: Exotic #10: MEXICAN CIGAR Cuphea ignea: http://www.rubythroat.org/cigarmexicanma...
Guppy plant ('Hawaiian Jade')http://www.robsviolet.com/nematanthus.ht...
Highly recommended for the novice with a bright window, since they are very tolerant of neglect and are virtually indestructible

I like Moses In The Bullrushes: http://www.unex.es/polen/herbarium/html/...

or one of the ferns like rabbits foot:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/flutterbye8...

Try some orchids, they are a good plant

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