Special flowers

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

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

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.

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

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 big batwing passionflower has striking leaves that resemble batwings with their transverse shape and leathery texture.

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.

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

The bright pink flowers of this species grow on the stem and bloom many at a time.

A species with beautiful dark red flowers, which in nature are pollinated by flies.

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

The tree produces bright orange flowers on large inflorescences, each containing around 50 flowers.

A tropical vine with unusual asymmetric curled flowers that produce a good fragrance. Minimum temperature of 10 degC.  

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

Rare species from southern Madagascar with a striking thickened trunk. The flowers are a colourful mix of white petals, a yellow spot and red stamens.

A striking appearance in the Sahel desert with a swollen trunk and graceful pink-white flowers. An easy potplant that can also be grown as a bonsai.

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

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

The beautiful flowers spread a wonderful smell and have been used for perfumes for hundreds of years. It is a special plant for a sunny spot.

The red-purple flowers can grow up to 15 cm and grow on an easy-to-keep succulent.

The giant granadilla is the largest passionflower and can grow 15 meters per year. The flowers are quite large, reaching a diameter of around 10 cm. The sweet and edible fruits can weight up to 4kg.

The flowers of the godapara can reach 8 cm in size and have 5 beautifully shaped, white petals.

A very rare species from southern Mexico, with beautiful flowers. The tropical species is extinct in nature, but was saved by a botanist. Suitable as indoor plant.

This climber plant is known for its large yellow trumpet-shaped flowers that can grow up to 15 cm tall.

The Gul Mohur flamboyant is a beautiful tall narrow flamboyant species with pinnate leaves and white flowers.

The seeds of this climbing plant have a hard seed wall, to protect them on their journey overseas. The decorative seeds are often used for jewelry.

A peculiar plant from South Africa with two leaves and a spiky cluster of flowers in the center. The flowers are pollinated by rodents.

This very rare arum species grows in the tropical rain forests of Borneo and has one of the biggest inflorescences of the Amorphophallus genus.

This is a rare banana species originating from the inland tropical rainforests of Borneo, where it grows in lowland areas along riverbanks.

This species has even been grown by the Maya’s for their 5 cm large, orange-yellow edible fruits. The plants can still be found on old Maya temples.

Bizarre, parasitic plant from South Africa which only appears above ground with its flowers. The flowers occur with sharp teeth in the video games of Super Mario, but aren’t carnivorous.

The blue-green, turquoise colour of the flowers looks extraordinary.

This medicinal plant has a unique inflorescence with fairly large, green, overlapping bracts.

The jungle geranium is a small shrub from India and Sri Lanka that can also bloom easily in a pot.

The flowers of the kumbhi tree look unusual because of the protruding stamens.

The Mexican flamevine is an ornamental plant prized for its vibrant flowers. The bright orange flowers appear from late spring to early autumn.

The ripe black fruits form a good contrast against the bright red sepals, which makes it look a bit like Mickey Mouse.

This large climbing plant comes from the rainforest of the province Bengkulu, on the west coast of Sumatra.

The netted velvet bean originates from the Philippines and Sulawesi, where it grows at the edges of forests and in open spots. the pods are slender and covered in membrane-like protrusions.

A small passionflower white flowers and red, ribbed fruits that burst open upon ripening. Can be grown as an indoor or container plant.

This large tropical climbing plant produces spectacular flowers with a total length of up to 60 cm. However, the smell is very unpleasant.

The individual flowers of this species resemble the pattern of a Persian carpet. It is an easy plant that can tolerate drought well.

The rare pinang tanah palm is a strikingly elegant palm that produces both its flowers and fruits entirely underground.

The pale pink flowers gave one yellow petal full of red-purple spots. A tropical plant from Madagascar with leaves in the shape of a butterfly.

The clusters of pink flowers are a striking sight in the rainforest of Central America.

The spectacular flowers of this climbing cactus only open during one night and are up to 30 cm in size.

The red ginger lily has a very striking red inflorescence just above the ground and belongs to the same family as the ginger plant.

The bright red flowers of this rare climbing plant are quite spectacular and appear in large, hanging clusters.

This rare climbing plant produces a spectacular inflorescence with hanging clusters of bright red flowers.

The Rose of Venezuela is a rare tree known for its large clusters of bright red flowers.

An incredibly beautiful and rare tropical climbing plant from the Réunion island with up to 40 cm large flower clusters.

A rare climber from south-east Asia, with purple/yellow flower trusses, and seeds that are dispersed by water.

The beautiful red bracts that surround the yellow flowers make this banana species a very decorative indoor plant. The small orange fruits are not edible.

The swamp clivia produces special orange flowers with green tips and also does this quite easily as a houseplant.

The spathe and petioles of this species are very mottled, which is why the plant was named after a snakeskin.

This rare and exceptional species produces the largest unbranched inflorescence in the world.

A rare passion flower from the jungles of Ecuador that grows as a tree instead of a climber. The tropical tree can grow leaves up to 1 metre long! Can be kept in a pot.

The inflorescence is mainly white-green in colour, but a dark mottled pattern is usually visible around the spathe.

This rare Arisaema species is found in the rainforests of Indonesia.

The seeds have an important role in Hindu medicine, and grow in pods with velvety soft hairs. It is a tropical climbing plant that also grows well as an annual plant.

The flower trusses with beautiful purple/yellow flowers grow directly from the stem and can be up to 35 cm big.

The leaf of this enormous water lily can grow up to 2 meters wide and bear 40 kg. The large flowers smell like pineapple and bloom for two nights.

A tropical plant from the rainforest of Costa Rica, with decorative leaves and yellow flowers that have the shape of a windmill.

A tropical plant from Southeast Asia, which has peculiar white flowers that resemble the shape of a bat.

The flowers of the Plumeria alba are as extraordinary as those of Plumeria rubra. The white flowers, with a yellow center, are accompanied by an amazing smell.

A small species with reddish purple flowers and yellow orange, delicious passion fruit. The stems are winged.

A small passionflower from the dryer forests of South America with white/purple flowers. Grows well as an indoor or container plant at a minimum of 0 degC.

The yellow pitahaya or yellow dragonfruit is a delicious sweet fruit with a yellow peel and white pulp. Easy plant to take care of.

The flowers emit a lovely scent in the evening, so this species is ideal as a houseplant. The species is especially known for its oil which is extracted from the flowers.

This carrion flower produces yellow-red flowers of up to 40cm large: the largest of all Stapelia flowers! An easy succulent for a sunny spot.