The inflorescence of this species is overwhelming, with a big yellow flower that can bloom for a whole year and spreads a delicious smell.

The young leaves of this special species have a red color and only later change to green.

The fruits of this tropical species are a well-known ingredient in Asia for many different curry recipes.

The trunk, bark and leaves contain a substance which plays an important role in Chinese medicine. In China and Tibet, people are convinced that this plant makes them happy.

This variety produces sweet edible banana fruits and can withstand low temperatures when kept at a sheltered place and packed with isolating materials.  

The red pigment henna has been used for thousands of years for colouring nails, hands and hair. With this plant, you could make your own henna paste!

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

The trusses of white flowers with purple bracts hang down like earrings. The berries taste like chocolate/caramel-raisins.

A rare, winterhardy species from China with beautiful pink flowers that are naturally pollinated by birds.

The Horse Mang is a rare species of mango that is native to tropical lowland forests of Southeast Asia, especially Borneo and Sumatra.

The large seeds of this tropical tree are edible and taste like almonds.

The species starts as an epiphyte and produces aerial roots that form into woody stems and thus can take the place of its previous host. Also performs well as a houseplant.

Beautiful water lily with large leaves and pinky white flowers. The plant can be kept outside, as long as the water around the roots doesn’t freeze.

Sandalwood is a wonderfully fragrant type of wood that comes from this small tropical tree from India.

A large bamboo from the tropical forests of India, with sharp thorns and stems that fade from black to green. Suitable as a houseplant. 

The tindola can be eaten fresh as a cucumber or added as a vegetable to a variety of dishes.

The Jackfruit is the largest fruit in the world, and can weigh up to 50 kg. The tree originates in India and the fruits grow directly on the stem.

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

The oval fruits ripen from pink to dark purple to black, and have juicy, sweet flesh.

Hardy plant from Japan. Fruits and seeds can be used as spice and pepper. For example with Japanse dishes. 

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

World’s largest winged seeds which can spread themselves over a long distance by floating. 

In Asia, the seeds are applied as grain and are sometimes used for tea or processed into liquor. It’s an annual plant with grey, pearl-like seeds. 

This might be one of the most spectacular and beautiful palm trees in the world. In the rainforest the enormous fan-shaped leaves grow from the ground up to heights of even 6...

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

The eye-catching leaves of this Citrus species are very aromatic and have a fresh-sweet smell and taste.

The orange-red persimmons ripen in autumn and originate from the Himalayas. The species is hardy and has been cultivated for centuries.

A rare sleep tree/silk tree with white flowers which is hardy in a sheltered, sunny spot. At night, the leaves of this species fold over and close.

The Kasturi mango is a delicious, sweet fruit with juicy flesh.

The up to 50 cm large leaves of this species have many uses.

A rare species from north-western Thailand with rather short, broad leaves and a coloured midrib. Overwintering is possible at a temperature of at least 5 degrees Celsius.

An annual plant with very aromatic leaves that taste like a combination of mint and apple. The leaves can be used as a vegetable in a variety of Korean dishes.

The kukui or candlenut is used in the Malaysian and Indonesian cuisine. The nuts are very oily, so they can burn like a candle.

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

The seeds of this tree contain a lot of oil and this is known as kusum oil.

The Lamba is an exceptional houseplant with fascinating characteristics. it grows as a small herbaceous species on the forest floor and produces edible, flavour altering fruits.

The up to 25 cm large leaves of this species have an unusual colour pattern.

The leaves of this rare species look spectacular with a striking pink-white central stripe.

Cotton has been cultivated for thousands of years for the seed fluff which is used for making textile. It’s an easily kept annual plant.

This species is seen by many as the most beautiful palm species in the world. This is not only because of its unusual bright red trunk and leaf stem, but the leaves are also...

Liquorice is harvested as roots from this small, hardy shrub from western Asia. After three years, the first roots can be harvested.

The dried fruits of this pepper species are used in many Southeast Asian cuisines.

A beautiful palm from the Philippines with a special trunk and naturally bright red fruits around the end of December. Hence also called Christmas palm. Well suited as a...

This undescribed species comes from the Meratus Mountains in southeastern Borneo.

A self-pollinating, compact, delicious kiwi with high yields in a temperate garden. The smooth skin of the kiwi can be eaten, directly from the plant. 

The leaves and fruits contain many vitamins and minerals, and have medical applications. The seeds purify water and contain a high content of oil.

The biggest bamboo outside the tropics, which can grow up to a height of 28 meters. The bamboo is hardy and can be grown in the garden.

This dwarf palm has a special pattern of light green spots on its leaves in its first years.

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

The yellow fruits have a thin skin and slightly acidic, citrus-like flesh.

The flowers of the nam-nam bloom on the stem and are followed by unusually shaped fruits.

The fruits of this particular species are softly hairy and yellow-brown coloured when ripe.

The neem tree is considered as the ´town pharmacy´ by many people in India, through the many medicinal applications of the leaves, bark and fruits.

A climbing container plant from the mountains of Nepal, with large, white trumpet flowers. Can be kept outside at a minimum temperature of -3 degrees Celsius.

The peculiar yellowish white noni fruits are famous for the healthy juice that can be made of the fruits. It is an easy plant to grow indoors.

The seeds of the nutmeg tree are the source of two popular spices: nutmeg and mace.

The fruits of this Asian palm species can weigh up to 2.5 KG and each fruit contains 1 to 3 large, heavy seeds.

The most winter hardy Persian silk tree (sometimes referred to as Persian sleep tree) with pink-white flowers and leaves that close at night.

This species has a pink inflorescence and can be grown well as a container plant because of its compact growth. Hibernate at a minimum of 5 degC.

A small banana species with a beautiful pink inflorescence that is followed by sweet pink edible bananas. A nice plant to keep in a container at a minimum of 0 degC.

Cultivate your own pistachio nuts, which are rich in vitamins and minerals! It is a container plant from central Asia.

All bananas in the store come from hybrids of this banana. This is also a hybrid, however, this is a natural one between M. acuminata and M. balbisiana.

The big delicious pomegranate is rich in polyphenols, vitamin C and potassium. The species is in particular cultivated around the Mediterranean Sea.

The pomelo is the largest citrus fruit in the world. The white fruit pulp has a fresh, bittersweet taste.

A small variety of magnolia with purple flowers. The flowers disperse a delicious smell.

This carnivorous plant produces pitchers that can grow up to 20 cm in size.

Beautiful eucalyptus with a colourful trunk that originally grew in the tropical forests of the Philippines.

The large leaflet at the end having a distinctive shape reminiscent of a butterfly.

The red durian is considered the tastiest variety of durian.

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

The cranberry red kiwis of this variety are deliciously sweet. A hardy species that is rarely seen.

A species from India with beautiful, bright red seeds which are used in Asia for all kinds of jewellery.

A variety of the more common M. sikkimensis from Sikkim, with red striped leaves. At a sheltered spot and packed with isolating material the variety can withstand low temperatures.

The leaves of this species develop rather large, irregularly shaped holes in later life.

A diverse, beautiful species that grows well as an annual plant. Flowers are edible and famous for the hibiscustea. In Senegal the leaves are used like spinach.

The seeds of this species are of great religious significance in Hinduism and Buddhism. They are often worn as a prayer chain and would provide protection by Lord Shiva.

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.

Sesam has been cultivated for thousands of years for its delicious and oil-rich seeds. The small, annual plant can be grown in a greenhouse or in the garden during a good summer.

A very cold-hardy kiwi with sweet fruits, and leaves that seem to be dipped in paint.

The yellow-orange coloured kiwi’s gain their sweet taste after the first night of frost and grow to be hardy climbers with silver-coloured leaf tips.

Combined with good protection against frost and a sheltered spot, the snow banana can be quite hardy. It originates from the Himalayas at altitudes up to 3.000 meters and is a...

The black berries have a sweet flavour and are high in antioxidants and minerals.

The Sri Lanka mango is a rare wild mango species which is not cultivated and found only in Sri Lanka. The mangoes are deliciously juicy and have a sweet taste.

The star-shaped flowers of this magnolia are white and spread a delicious smell. This species can flower from an early age. 

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

This species has a beautiful red inflorescence and blue-greenish edible bananas. The species can survive frost at a minimum of -5 degC.

This is a very rare species from the west of the island of New Guinea. The leaves have a special nervature, are elongated and can become quite large.

This is a rare Syzygium species from the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia.

The long leaves of this rare Syzygium species have a distinctive vein.

Grows originally in the hills of Taiwan and has a purple/red inflorescence, followed by edible bananas. Hibernate at a minimum of 5 degC.

Can be quite hardy in a sheltered, sunny spot, so you can grow your own tea in the garden. White, yellow, green or black tea: it’s all possible.

Teak is a very durable tropical hardwood tree from south-east Asia and is used for a variety of wood applications. The leaves are large and haired on the bottom.

The leaves of this species are constantly moving under the influence of light and vibration. This goes so fast that it is visible to the naked eye. Quite a wonderful plant.

This hardy vine flowers in spring with numerous deliciously smelling purplish brown flowers. The inflorescence is followed by blue/purple fruits with edible white pulp.

The thuthuvalai is a well-known medicinal plant in India.

A bamboo from the island of Timor with deep black stems that can be kept at a minimum of -4 degrees Celsius. 

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

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.