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We bet you can recognize a snake plant without a second glance, and a pothos plant is pretty easy to spot, too. But what about nerve plants, dolphin succulents, and hoya hearts? Nature's truly amazing in that you'll find the most incredible (and strange and unusual!) greenery out there, and many of them make great houseplants. These fascinating possibilities are so cool, that you'll want one of each for your indoor garden—whether you're seeking a striking succulent or something bigger, bolder, and full of color. On top of that, some of the following picks are so low maintenance that they'll thrive in your office. (Yes, even a dark cubicle!) Go on, check out our extensive list of cool and unique plants, and add a few to your cart.

Also known as Fittonia, these plants got their nickname due to their bright leaf veins. The vibrant coloring and patterns will wake up even the most boring spots in your home.

Okay, they're not technically stones, but lithops—also called pebble plants—are strange flowering plants that mimic rocks, hence the name. The key to growing these at home? Don't overwater them.

True to its name, the tiny leaves on this sprawling succulent look exactly like swimming dolphins—it's almost too good to be true. If you want your own, the technical name for this variety is Senecio peregrinus.

Anyone who appreciates a signature red lip will love our next red succulent suggestion. Some are red all over, others are green with bright red tips, but in any case, Echeveria agavoides is sure to add spice to your space.

Also known as the sweetheart plant, Hoya Kerrii is undoubtedly the most romantic succulent out there. It's a popular gift for Valentine's Day (for obvious reasons) and is super low-maintenance when it comes to care, like most related varieties. It's often sold as clippings of single leaves, as seen here, but you can also find it as a full plant with vines covered in little heart leaves.

The zig-zag or fishbone cactus (like most cacti) is relatively low-maintenance and produces colorful pink flowers when it blooms.

With bright pink stems and red or deep pink-tipped leaves, this easy-to-care-for houseplant also makes a statement. Keep it in medium to bright indirect light and its color will be even more pronounced, but it can still do well (and stay colorful) in lower light.

Greenovia earned its nickname because it looks just like a rose (and you can find them in green and pink varieties), but these succulents are much easier to keep alive than flowers—all you need to do is water the top of the soil when it's dry.

Ferns come in all shapes and sizes, but the Staghorn Fern is one of the more unique types out there. This variety gets its name for its uniquely shaped leaves that look like, well, animal horns.

With dramatic, spiral-patterned leaves, the Rex Begonia has a bit of a Tim Burton-esque feel, doesn't it? It's also fairly easy to care for—just make sure you don't wait too long in between waterings and give it a good misting since it loves humidity.

You can grow these orchid-related flowers indoors or out, but either way, their all-black appearance is pretty striking. Technically known as Tacca chantrieri, these rare flowers prefer a warm environment.

These tiny bunnies, AKA Monilaria obconica, will eventually look unrecognizable as rabbits (their "ears" will grow longer and longer as their base stays the same), but you can't deny this succulent is irresistibly cute.

Even though it might look like it bunch of bubbles settled on it, it's actually those clumps of small rosettes made out of fleshy green leaves that make the Haworthia Cooperi so unique.

Looking more like a colorful undersea coral reef than a cactus, Euphorbia Lactea is a stunning variety that needs plenty of sunlight and minimal water.

Commonly known as Donkey Tail, Sedum Morganianum is a unique succulent that produces sprawling stems able to grow up to 24 inches long with round, blue-green leaves.

This strange, yellow and brown-banded flower gets its nickname thanks to its round, lifesaver-shaped center. Technically called Huernia Zebrina, the succulent also features cactus-like foliage.