“The novelty illustrated, was imported last winter, from Papua (New Guinea), into the greenhouses of the Continental Horticultural Company in Ghent, by Mr. Lucien Linden who explored part of this beautiful region. The plant was dedicated to Mr. Alphonse de la Devansaye, great fan of Aroids, president of the Society of Horticulture of Maine and…

Family: Araceae Latin name: Amorphophallus hewitti Origin: Malaysia This very rare arum can be found in the rainforests of Borneo and has one of the largest inflorescences of the Amorphophallus genus. 1 leaf grows from an underground tuber, which is followed by a larger leaf each time. The leaves are umbrella-shaped and have a graceful,…

Family: Araceae Latin name: Amorphophallus lambii Origin: Borneo Rare Amorphophallus species with populations in southern and northern Borneo. There the species grows in the lowland rainforest, especially near streams and rivers. The plant grows with 1 leaf at a time from an underground tuber, whereby the leaf and the tuber keep getting bigger. The leaf…

amorphophallus muelerri / Iles-iles is found starting from the Andaman Islands, India, spreading eastward through Myanmar into Thailand and into Indonesia. This plant can grow anywhere, such as on the edge of teak forests, under bamboo groves, on river banks, in shrubs, and under various shade. To achieve high tuber production requires 50-60% shade. This…

Gitaan fruit or Tampirik or Willughbeia sp. is a fruit that tastes like mangosteen, soursop and milk combined. imagine if you make juice? I guarantee you will melt and definitely save fruit and milk.. haha.. The fruit that has the nickname the missing fruits of paradise is round in shape, the skin is yellow and…