SALAK SUGAR SAND / Zalacca Var. Amboinensis. The bark of the salak plant is covered by tightly arranged leaf sheaths. Salak fruits are tightly packed in clusters that emerge from the axils of the leaf midribs. Fruit that is round or oval inverted with a pointed base with skin like snake scales. No wonder the…

Amorphophallus variabilis is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is commonly known as the “snake palm” or “tiger palm” due to its distinctive patterned stem. It is native to Southeast Asia, specifically Indonesia, where it grows in tropical rainforests. This plant is known for its large, striking inflorescence, which can reach…

The appearance of the fruit is quite tempting, it is bigger in size compared to other salak and has a yellowish-black skin and is rather difficult to peel. Salak Padang Sidempuan is very eye-catching. What’s the difference? When peeled, the flesh is red in color with a combination of sour, astringent and sweet flavors. The…

Amorphophallus gigas is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is a type of tropical plant that is native to Indonesia. The plant is also known by other common names such as “titan arum”, “corpse flower”, or “stinky plant” due to its unpleasant odor when it blooms. The plant is known for…

This very special plant comes from the tropical island of Borneo in Indonesia. Deep in the dense rain forests you can find the illustrious species Amorphophallus borneensis. This species also has exceptionally large flowers, just like its related species. For several years, Amorphophallus borneensis will develop a single leaf that can grow to more than…