The only baobab from mainland Africa with a thick trunk for water storage. Performs well as a houseplant too.

A great climber from Africa with large seeds that can float thousands of kilometres by sea. In Africa, the seeds are used as a traditional medicine to induce vivid dreams.

The flowers of the African lily grow in clusters at the end of long stalks and have a beautiful blue colour.

In Central Africa this plant is known as a bitter tasting vegetable and is also used for various medicinal purposes. Can be kept as an annual.

The large, red-orange flowers contain much nectar and water, making them popular with birds in the tropics.

This rare Alocasia species is found in the lowland rainforest of Borneo.

This rare Alocasia species has striking leaves that are deeply incised.

A rare species from the Philippines with blue-green coloured leaves.

The leaves of this species are oblong, which is unusual in the normally round-leaved Alocasia genus.

This is a fairly rare and large Alocasia species from the rain forests of the Philippines.

The leaves of this Alocasia species have a blue-gray color on top and a reddish purple color underneath.

This is a small Alocasia species from the lowland rainforest of Borneo.

The light colored leaves have many dark colored veins and that makes it a special appearance

This rare species has shiny, dark green leaves with prominent, light veins.

Known by the many applications of its juice in cosmetics. Also performs well on the windowsill. 

The wood of this species is widely used in Australia as hardwood. It is the ninth tallest tree in the world with a gray trunk and numerous white flowers in summer.

The fruits are orange-yellow, are sweet, have juicy flesh and are packed with vitamin C. The plant is hardy and easy to keep.

A hardy climber from Portugal with brown-purple to red flowers in the shape of a pipe. 

Because this species grows at heights up to 3.000 meters in the Andes, it can resist low temperatures. The white trumpet flowers are very graceful and numerous.

The bright red dye annatto is in the bristly fruit of this tropical plant from the Amazon and is used for lipstick and soap.

Rare species from north-western Ecuador with yellow, cone-shaped fruits that are edible. Plant which can also fruit in a container.

This is a rare and decorative Anthurium species from the rain forests of northern South America.

The leaves of this rare species are first coloured dark purple and only later do they get their final dark green colour.

The special leaves of this Anthurium are heart-shaped and slightly hairy, making them soft to the touch.

This is a rare Anthurium with round leaves that have strikingly wide, light-colored leaf veins.

The leaves turn from light green to dark green and have a strikingly puckered surface.

The leaf of this Anthurium species is delicately haired and thus soft to the touch.

This rare Anthurium comes from southeastern Brazil and grows as an epiphyte in trees and on rocks.

The most cultivated coffee species in the world, which originates from the rural areas of south-western Ethiopia. Coffee can also be kept as a houseplant.

Known for the expensive argan oil that is extracted from this Moroccan tree. The oil can be used in the kitchen or on the skin. Maintain a minimum of -5 degrees Celsius.

This rare Amorphophallus species originates inthe lowland rainforests of Sumatra and produces a gigantic inflorescence, sometimes up to 3 meters tall. This makes it the tallest...

A rare Amorphophallus species with populations in the south and north of Borneo.

This is a very rare Amorphophallus species that naturally occurs only on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia.

This Amorphophallus species produces a striking, white inflorescence.

Very rare Amorphophallus species with a striking silvery petiole with black spots.

This is a relatively small and easy to care for Amorphophallus species

The ashoka is a remarkable and sacred species from the rainforests of India.

Small annual shrub from Asia that has an important role in traditional medicine practices of the Ayurveda in India. Grows well in a pot or in the garden. 

Only species with an origin in Australia. Aboriginals used these trees as a water source during dry periods. Can be cultivated as houseplant too.

The seeds of this Australian species are somewhat similar to chestnuts, but with a weight of 30 grams they are much larger.

The 5 cm big flowers grow in clusters and produce a wonderful fragrance similar to the normal frangipani.

A Passionflower from Australia with a compact growth that grows well as an indoor plant. This species produces plenty of flowers, which colour gradually from yellow to red.

One of the most winter-hardy tree ferns out there. Originates from New South Wales and Queensland in Australia.

The fruits of this tree play an important role in the traditional medicinal practice, Ayurveda, in India

This is a rare Alocasia species found on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia.

Beautiful, annual climber with swollen fruits and seeds with a white heart. Extracts of the plant prove to be inflammatory, pain- and itch inhibiting. 

The cream-colored flowers have a purple outline, and spread a banana-like smell.

The elegant pink hanging flowers are followed by tasteful oblong yellow fruits. The species originates in the Andes and can resist lower temperatures up to a minimum of -3 degC.

This Yucca species comes from the Chihuahua Desert and has graceful, blue-green leaves.

An unusual carrion flower with bell shaped purple flowers of up to 12cm large. A rare species with populations in South Africa and Swaziland.

This rare screw palm species is found in dense, moist forests along the coast of Sri Lanka and India.

The flowers of the Bertam Palm contain nectar which has an alcohol content of 4% due to the presence of yeasts.

The Betel Nut palm is mostly known for its nuts which are popular for chewing in many Asian countries.

In 2007, this pepper from north-eastern India was declared the hottest pepper in the world. A very small piece is enough to make a dish extremely spicy. Great to try out.

Green fruits have juicy, sour pulp and are used in the Surinamese kitchen. They grow on the stem of this tropical plant. 

The most well-known bird of paradise flower with beautiful orange flowers and banana-like leaves. Minimum temperature is 5 degC.

Very beautiful and rare palm from Madagascar with silver-blue leaves. Can withstand some degrees of frost. 

An annual climbing plant from Asia with edible fruits. The fruits are often used in the Asian cuisine. Tripe fruits are orange/yellow and have beautiful red seeds.

The peculiar black flowers are associated with bats and grow on stems up to 70 cm. The plant is a suitable houseplant, reaching a height of around 1 meter.

One of the few species in nature with black flowers. These flowers have a yellow heart and grown on a small climbing plant that must be protected against frost.

The small (1 cm), black fruits are packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They can be eaten when fully ripe, fresh, dried or as a tea.

A tropical climber with creamy white flowers that hang from long stems, and are pollinated by bats. The seeds can float and are dispersed by the ocean all over the world.

Rare, spectacular climber plant from Eastern Asia. Black purple flowers grow in clusters of 30 cm. Plant is suitable for a subtropical or tropical climate.

This peanut plant produces peanuts with a black cover. Interesting to see and sweet tasting.

The seeds of the black pearl tree are velvety soft. They are often used in jewelry and ripen in red fruits.

The juicy, darkbrown pulp has a sweet chocolate-like taste. Protect the plant against frost.

This is a special appearance from the east of South Africa. The sturdy, upright stem is covered with fibers and gets a black color from natural fires.

A tree fern with a black trunk which occurs on the northern island of New Zealand. Protect the plant against frost.

Black walnuts have a particular, aromatic flavour which is very different from the common walnut.

With a size of 10-12 mm this is the smallest cactus in the world. Grows between rocks at waterfalls in nature.

An overwhelmingly beautiful plant from Bolivia with blue/purple trusses of flowers, and large pinnate leaves. Keep the plant during winter at a minimum of 5 degC.

Rare Blue latan palm, originates from Mauritius and has beautiful blue-gray leaves. Grows well indoors.

The flowers of this water lily have a bright blue colour and a yellow centre.

The very special seeds resemble the holy Rudraksha, but come from a different rare plant from Australia.

A hardy shrub from the Himalayas with blue fruits. The pulp is edible and tastes like watermelon. Peel and seeds are poisonous.

A sacred tree from India, where Buddha would have experienced his enlightenment. A copy on Sri Lanka is currently the oldest living plant flower in the world.

The highest occurring palm tree in the world, from the Andes of Bolivia. The fruits are edible and the plant is hardy: without protection op to -8 degC, with protection up to...

The brown-purple flowers of this species can grow up to 30 cm! It’s a creeper from Brazil that can grow at a minimum temperature of 5 degC.

Bristlecone pines can live up to 5,000 years, making them one of the oldest trees in the world.

This unusual succulent forms a thick, belly-shaped stem and striking red-yellow flowers.

A bamboo with ornate thickening of the stem which is also very suitable to keep as a container plant. 

The beautiful, deep blue flowers are used in Asia to colour tea and certain rice dishes blue. An easy climber for indoors or a greenhouse.

This species is found only on Robinson Crusoe Island: a small island in the Pacific Ocean 670 kilometers west of Chile.

The peculiar flowers are spotted red and yellow, and resemble the flowers of an orchid. This species originates in Africa and is very rare.

The large, round fruits are green and contain black pulp. Because of the hard, thick skin, they are used for wood carvings. Can withstand light frost. 

The brown-purple (calico) spotted flowers grow on a graceful climber with heart-shaped leaves. Winter hardy up to -5 degrees Celsius.

The leaves this species look spectacular with a camouflage pattern of white, dark green and light green.

The peculiar inflorescence of this species looks a bit like a family of canaries sitting on a branch.

A small species with bell-shaped flowers that originally grew in the cool forests of the Canary Islands. Protect the underground tubers against frost.

A species of the Canary Islands with orange flowers that resemble those of the foxglove. It is a small perennial plant which grows well in a pot.

The sap turns red when exposed to oxygen, so when it’s damaged, it looks like the tree is bleeding. The species performs well as a houseplant.

Bark lasts long on the coloured trunk, causing the strain after a while to start looking like a candle. Originally grew in the southeast of Tasmania.

The orange-yellow fruits have deliciously sweet pulp and that makes them popular in the tropics.

This ornamental species has fairly large, banana-like leaves and produces large red flowers.

The large, round fruits are heavy and fall like a cannon ball of the tree when they’re ripe. Branches and trunk can be completely covered with red-yellow flowers.

An annual plant from the Andes with healthy vitamin-rich orange fruits. They can be eaten fresh from the plant, or can be processed in jams or salads.

The blue plumbago abundantly blooms in summer with clusters of bright blue flowers, which are pollinated by butterflies.

Capers are the unopened flower buds of the caper plant. A small container plant which may even bloom in the first year (min. temperature -5 degrees Celsius).

Green to yellow, star-shaped fruits with juicy, sweet-sour fruit flesh. Leaf reacts to light and abrupt movement, after which it can close itself. Plant can withstand light frost.

Cardamom seeds are a well known spice that can be used as an ingredient in a variety of dishes.