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.
In Peru, a healthy oil is pressed from the seeds full of omega fatty acids and vitamins A and E. A small climbing plant for the home or as an annual in a greenhouse.
The gourd-like fruit of this species bursts with tremendous strength and loud noise apart. The seeds are fired off at a speed of 250 km/h, so that they can spread up to 100...
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.
Large heart-shaped seeds that spread throughout the entire world via the sea currents and originate from the Amazon. One of the most special seed varieties in the world.
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.
Seed fluff of the silk tree is used for making traditional canoe’s, paper and rope. The species can withstand light frost and resembles to the kapok tree.
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...
A variety that grows in Australia at an altitude of 1.800 meters on Mount Bogong. The pale green stem has brown stripes and its growth is quite compact. The species is among the...
These seeds come from Mount Buller in Australia where the species occurs up to an altitude of 1.700 meters. The trunk is graceful and the species is among the most hardy...
The yellow fruits of this plant can be used as a soap to wash for example hair or clothes. It is an easy container plant at a minimum of -5 degC in winter.
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 stilt palm is an unusual palm from the tropical forests of the Seychelles and is particularly notable for its roots that form stilts above the ground.
No strawberries, but strawberry-like fruits grow on this cold-hardy tree. They taste slightly sour as elderberries, and can be used for wines, liquors and jams.
Species from the dry areas of Western Australia, which has alluring bright red flowers. These flowers bloom above the climbing stems and create an interesting contrast with...
The actual tabacco plant, of which tabacco has been produced for over hundreds of years.
It is a decorative plant with big leaves (up to 60 cm), that grows well as an annual...
The fruits colour to red on ripening, have yellow flesh and can be scooped or processed just like tomatoes in dishes. The species originates from the Andes.
Occurs on rocky soils in southern Tasmania up to a height of 1.300 meters. The leaves are lanceolate and the trunk is grey-white and brown. Hardy species.
This tree fern originates from the humid cloud forests and along rivers in Tasmania. Without protection it can withstand a minimum of –5 degrees Celsius.
Famous for its tea tree oil that is commonly used in cosmetics and has an antibacterial function. Keep the species as a container plant at a minimum of 5 degC.
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.
An interesting plant to grow indoors, with small leaves that fold inward when touched or shaken. The movement is so fast that it scares away herbivores.
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 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.
A carnivorous plant with traps that slams shut when a bug touches a hair twice. This is so fast that an insect has no chance to escape, and enzymes will digest the insect.
The Vietnamese Paradise Palm is a rare palm species that is endangered in the wilde and has beautiful spotted fan-shaped leaves that can grow up to 1 m wide.
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.
The white mango is a popular species in Southeast Asia, prized for its delicious sweet and sour taste and the fact that it is less fibrous than most mango’s.