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

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

The leaves of this rare Alocasia species have a greyish upper side and a light green underside.

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

This very rare Alocasia species originates from the rainforests of Papua New Guinea where it is found as undergrowth.

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.

This Alocasia species is found in the rainforests of Borneo.

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 leaves of this undescribed Alocasia species are dark green in colour, but have a bluish sheen.

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.

This is a very rare species from northern and eastern Borneo.

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

This is the only Alocasia species with velvet leaves.

The Apple of Sodom was already described 2,000 years ago by the Roman-Jewish historian Josephus.

A rare species with small populations in the rainforests of Sumatra in Indonesia.

This elegant aroid has dark green to almost black leaves with a pink edge and originates from Thailand.

A relatively large Amorphophallus species from Borneo.

Rare Amorphophallus species with a dark brown-purple inflorescence.

This species is among the largest Amorphophallus species and is similar in size to the well-known Amorphophallus titanum.

This is a very rare Amorphophallus species endemic to Java.

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

This is a distinctive Amorphophallus species because the spadix remains in the spathal chamber like a lid.

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

This very rare Amorphophallus species occurs only in a few small populations in the mountains of West Sumatra.

This Amorphophallus species is kept in Southeast Asia for its edible tuber.

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.

This Amorphophallus species was only recently discovered in Indonesia.

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 asam kambang is a wild mango that is popular with the local population because of its delicious sweet and sour taste.

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. 

This Asiatic mangrove species has the largest propagules of all mangroves.

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.

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

This is a very rare Amorphophallus from the rainforest in northern and western Sumatra.

This is a wild coffee species native to Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and northeast India.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Piper nigrum, commonly known as the black pepper plant, is the source of not only black pepper but also white, green, and red peppercorns.

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

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.

This large hardwood tree is known as Bornean ironwood, and that name comes from the highly durable and hard wood harvested from these trees.

The leaves of this species grow gigantic and are the largest of all Alocasia species.

The Bornean rubber plant is a rare climbing shrub that is best known for its high-quality latex and edible fruit.

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

This rare vine is a leguminous species that produces the largest leguminous seed in the world. The seeds can reach a size of more than 11 cm long and 6 cm wide.

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.

The silvery spots make the leaves of this Aglaonema species a striking appearance.

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

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.

The seeds all exactly weigh 0.2 grams (or 1 carat). Formerly, they were widely used for weighing diamonds and gold. Container plant which can withstand light frost.

This very rare palm tree originates from the Indonesian island of Sulawesi (formerly known as Celebes) and several smaller surrounding islands. As a young plant, it has striking...

A type of banana with whitish green fruits, which can be kept outside throughout the winter when packed in isolating material and kept at a sheltered spot.

The chempedak is the little brother of the jackfruit and produces up to 35 cm large edible fruits.

This plant has a striking inflorescence. Hundreds of brightly colored red-pink flowers grow in catkins of up to 50 cm long.

Chinese liquorice resembles the ordinary liquorice, but plays an important role in Chinese medicine as one of the 50 basic herbs.

The young leaves of this hardy tree can be eaten as vegetable. The fruits, bark and roots have an important role in traditional Chinese medicine.

The Chinese Windmill Palm has been popular in Europe as a hardy palm since the 19th century.

Cinnamon is the dried interior bark of the cinnamon tree and is used for all kinds of dishes and teas. 

A climbing aroid that grows against trees and stones in Southeast Asia.

This vine grows in the rainforests of Southeast Asia and forms winding, woody stems.

Clove is a spice that is made by drying the unopened flower buds of the clove tree.

The fruits require two years to mature and succeed in a sheltered, sunny spot. The leaf is graceful and hand-shaped.

A species from the Himalayas with beautiful orange-red flower clusters. Can be overwintered at a minimum of 5 degrees Celsius.

The leaves of the curry tree are used in the Indian kitchen to make curries. The leaves can best be eaten fresh, and the plant can be grown as an indoor plant.

This is a very rare cycad that only grows on the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia and Timor.

This is an elegant, rare palm tree from the main island Grande Terre of New Caledonia.

The leaves of this rare species have a special shape, resembling rabbit ears.

This species has striking hastate leaves that can reach up to 90 cm in the tropics.

Very rare species from the swamp forests of Papua in Indonesia.

This species of Syzygium is fairly well-known in Asian cuisine. The leaves are used in a similar manner to bay leaves.

The flowers of this small shrub are orange-yellow, but the large, white sepals are much more striking.

A rare species from northern Borneo where it grows in the understory of the rainforest.

Beautiful, hardy tree with flowers which hang down just like a handkerchief. The flowers are white and have irregular leaves. 

The Durian is a well-known fruit from South-East Asia. The fruit tastes delicious, but has an unpleasant smell.

The precursor of the commonly eaten banana, with sweet bananas of about 12 cm in size. Hibernate the species at a minimum of 5 degC.

A small variety of the pomegranate, and is therefore even more suitable as a container plant in temperate climates.

A small, attractive palm of Taiwan with decorative foliage and red-orange flowers which spread a sweet fragrance. Maintain a minimum of -5 degrees Celsius.

The Elephant apple is a fruit up to 9cm in size with sticky brown fruit pulp.

The Elephant-eared Fig derives its name from its large, ear-shaped leaves of up to 45 cm in length.

Overwhelmingly beautiful flower that looks like the famous giant arum in botanical gardens, but can easily be grown.

This is a rare, climbing species from the aroid family that occurs in the lowland rainforests of New Guinea.

The fan-shaped leaves of this palm species form almost a complete circle.

A rare fan palm species that is sought after for the unusual colour pattern of its leaves.

This is a very rare Licuala species that has only recently been discovered in the rain forests of Borneo.