Rare Plants for Your Collections

Strange Roots Botanicals began with a simple fascination — a love for the plants most people walk right past. The strange, the unusual, the ones that make you stop and look twice. What started as a personal obsession with succulents, tropicals, and carnivorous plants grew into something we wanted to share.

Based in Trenton, Illinois, we hand-select every plant in our collection, from low-maintenance succulents to lush tropical statement plants to the genuinely odd carnivorous species that started it all. We believe plants do more than fill a space — they spark curiosity, invite conversation, and bring a little wonder into everyday life.

Whether you're a seasoned collector or bringing home your very first plant, we're here to help you find something special — and to make sure it thrives. You'll find us online and at craft fairs and markets around the region, always happy to talk plants.