Top 8 Unusual Plants on the Planet

6) Protea Pinwheel (6 of 8)

6) Protea Pinwheel (6 of 8)

With this plant in your garden, forget about adding any decorations. Known as the Catherine-wheel pincushion, the flowers of this plant look more like a toy from a carnival.

And what’s the best time for it to grow? Right after a fire! Yes, you read that right. The seeds of this plant don’t start germination unless they get heat from a fire. So if you are thinking of planting some Protea Pinwheel in your garden, say goodbye to all the other plants, since you’ll have to burn the ground.

However, the plant can easily adapt to any harsh climate and their feisty appearance will surely add color to the bleakest of gardens.