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.

Frankincense is the resin of the rare frankincense tree that grows in the Arabian Peninsula. This species is threatened in its existence.

The white flowers have a center of numerous yellow stamens, and is therefore a.o. in Zimbabwe called the ‘fried-egg-tree’.

This 99.6m high eucalyptus is the highest angiosperm in the world. Only the Sequoia sempervirens is as a gymnosperm even higher. Partially hardy.

The largest baobab species in the world faces a significant threat from habitat loss due to agricultural expansion, putting it at risk of extinction.

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

This species produces leaves that are truly gigantic: in tropical enviroments they can grow up to a size of 180 cm!

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...

The Giant Highland Banana is the largest banana species and thereby also the largest herbaceous plant in the world.

The large trusses produce sticky nectar to attract birds for pollination. The plant warns for its toxicit by producing a peanutbutter-like smell.  

The most massive tree on earth, with a thick red/brown bark to protect them from forest fires. The heaviest individual currently weighs around 2000 tons.

The inflorescence may be five meters high and hangs often down by the weight of the bright red flower clusters. Resistant to temperatures up -4 degrees Celsius.

The Giant Swamp Taro grows along streams, rivers and in patches of forest that regularly flood.

A beautiful species from South Africa to grow in a tub, at a minimum temperature of 0 degC. The species produces white flowers with a light blue bract.

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The ginkgo is a living fossil that should have been formed over 250 million years ago. It is the oldest species of seed plants in the world.

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

A hardy plant form china with orange/red berries, which contain many antioxidants and vitamins. The berries can be processed in juices, or can be dried and used as raisins.

Many golden spots appear on the glossy, dark green leaves, as if the leaf has paint splatters.

The yellow/golden flowers spread a delicious smell throughout the whole garden. The flowers are often used in the production of expensive perfumes.

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.

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

A tree fern from the moist forests of New Zealand which remains smaller compared to the related Tasmanian tree fern. Without protection it can overwinter at a minimum of –5 degC.

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 grey, graceful seeds are used for jewellery and various mancala board games. The seeds grow in spinose pods on a tropical climber.

The interesting green flowers of this plant closely resemble a small hummingbird.

The yellow-green guavas taste sweet and sour and resemble a strawberry in taste.

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

An Australian plant with clusters of bright red flowers on a long stem. Easily kept species at a minimum of 7 degrees Celsius.

The inflorescence of this Banksia species looks very special, can be up to 15cm in height, and consists of hundreds of individual 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.

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.

For protection of seeds at low outside temperatures.

For protection of seeds at low outside temperatures.

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 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 white flesh of the pods is very soft and has a sweet taste like vanilla ice cream.

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. 

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.

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

Possibly the bean from the famous fairy tale of Jack and the Beanstalk. The stark white beans can be eaten. Annual plant.

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...

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 remarkable red flowers look like the beak of the New Zealand Kaka, a parrot species. Performs well as a container plant. 

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.

Kapok is like cotton, but it’s the seed fluff of the kapok tree. A tall, topical tree that performs well as a houseplant.

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

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

The Kentia Palm has been popular as a houseplant since the 19th century, but only occurs naturally on 1 island east of Australia: Lord Howe Island.

One of the largest and most spectacular Anthurium species.

The flesh of the spiny fruits is green and tastes like a blend of banana, cucumber and lemon. They can be freshly eaten with some sugar.

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.

Formerly, cola was made from the nuts of this plant. And it’s quite possible Coca Cola still uses the cola tree for its secret recipe. It’s a rare, tropical plant from Africa.

Coffee from the Kona district on Hawaii, where fertile volcanic ground provides excellent soil for growing great coffee. It’s one of the most expensive coffee species in the world.

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.

A graceful tree fern with a thin stem and light green leaves up to 1 meter long. Protect the species from frost and strong wind.

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 South African species produces orange flowers and can very well be kept as a container plant. A calming tea can be made of the leaves.

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 biannual plant from the Andes of Peru with thickened belowground parts different kinds of medical implications.

Macadamia nuts are rich in healthy fatty acids and grow on an Australian tree that can be kept as a container plant in temperate climates.

This baobab from Madagascar comes with a smooth, brown-grey trunk and remarkable, bright red flowers. 

The Ghost Tree originates from one of the world's most ecologically significant regions: the Madagascar spiny thickets.

This unusual succulent shrub is native to the dry forests of southern Madagascar.

The wood of the mahogany is very strong and has a beautiful, dark brown color.

The root of mandrake has a rich history in witchcraft, superstition and its medicinal uses. In Harry Potter for instance mandrake is used to neutralize negative spells. Winter...

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...

The most popular eucalyptus with koalas due to the high sugar levels in the juice. In a sheltered, sunny spot hardy to about -15 degrees Celsius.

The maqui is from Chile and has been cultivated for centuries by the Mapuche Indians. The berries are healthy and similar in taste to the blackberry.

These wonderful blue berries reflect the most of all organisms in the world. Therefore they call them the juwels of the forest too. Small plant that can be cultivated as...

Well known from the South African liquor Amarula. The fruits can also be eaten fresh and contain 8 x more vitamin C than an orange. Animals love the fruits as well, and...

A hardy passionflower, with flowers in varying in color from pale white to pink and purple. The passionfruits are edible and very delicious.