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Subtropical plants
These species are mostly from (sub)tropical areas, but can also be grown in a tub in temperate climates. They need to be protected against frost during winter, but can grow outside during summer. The minimum temperatures are specified for each species.
| Cyphomandra betacea 'yellow' | ||
 | Yellow tamarillo / Yellow tree tomato A yellow variety of the red tree tomato. The fruits resemble tomatoes, and can be scooped or processed just like tomatoes in dishes. An easily kept plant. 10 seeds | € 3,00 |
| Delonix regia | ||
 | Flamboyant Lovely tree from Madagascar with pinnate leaves and abundant flowering of bright red flowers. Overwintering is possible with a temperature of at least 10 degrees Celsius. 5 seeds | € 3,00 |
| Dicksonia antarctica | ||
 | Tasmanian tree fern 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. 1 portion of spores | € 3,50 |
| Dicksonia fibrosa | ||
 | Golden tree fern 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 degrees Celsius. 1 portion of spores | € 3,50 |
| Dionaea muscipula | ||
 | Venus flytrap 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. 10 seeds | € 3,50 |
| Dioscorea elephantipes | ||
 | Elephant's foot yam The greatly thickened stem has the pattern of a turtle shell and is used for the storage of starch. The species performs well as a houseplant. 10 seeds | € 3,50 |
| Diospyros digyna | ||
 | Black sapote / Chocolate-pudding-fruit The juicy, darkbrown pulp has a sweet chocolate-like taste. Protect the plant against frost. 3 seeds | € 5,00 |
| Doryanthes excelsa | ||
 | Gymea Lily An Australian plant with clusters of bright red flowers on a long stem. Easily kept species at a minimum of 7 degrees Celsius. 5 seeds | € 3,00 |
| Doryanthes palmeri | ||
 | Giant Spear Lily 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. 5 seeds | € 3,50 |
| Echium fastuosum | ||
 | Pride of Madeira Starting during its second year, this plant produces blue flower clusters of up to 45 cm. The plant originally grew in Madeira and can be overwintered at a temperature of at least 5 degrees Celsius. 20 seeds | € 3,00 |
| Echium wildpretii | ||
 | Tower of Jewels Biennial plant from the slopes of the volcano Teide on Tenerife with an impressive, red inflorescence that can reach up to 3 meters tall. Overwintering is possible at a temperature of at least minus 5 degrees Celsius. 20 seeds | € 3,50 |
| Ensete glaucum | ||
 | Snow Banana 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 fast grower. 5 seeds | € 3,00 |
| Ensete ventricosum | ||
 | Ethiopian Banana A banana from the humid forests of Ethiopia with edible bananas which can be kept at a minimum of 5 degrees Celsius. 5 seeds | € 3,50 |
| Erythrina arborescens | ||
 | Coral tree A species from the Himalayas with beautiful orange-red flower clusters. Can be overwintered at a minimum of 5 degrees Celsius. 5 seeds | € 3,50 |
| Erythrina crista-galli | ||
 | Cockspur Coral Tree The coral red flowers grow in clusters of up to 30 cm large. The plant originates from Brazil and grows well as a compact container plant, at a minimum of five degrees Celsius. 5 seeds | € 3,00 |
| Eucalyptus regnans | ||
 | Giant Ash This 99.6m high eucalyptus is the highest angiosperm in the world. Only the Sequoia sempervirens is as a gymnosperm even higher. Partially hardy. Portion of seeds | € 4,00 |
| Feijoa sellowiana | ||
 | Feijoa / Pineapple Guava The green fruits smell like pineapple and taste sweet-sour. They can be eaten fresh or mixed in salads or pies. The white-red flowers are quite graceful. 20 seeds | € 3,00 |
| Fouquieria splendens | ||
 | Ocotillo Desert plant with spiny stems and striking red flowers. Can be kept in a large pot at a minimum temperature of -15 degC. 10 seeds | € 3,00 |
| Gloriosa lutea | ||
 | Yellow Gloriosa lily A small vine with beautiful lemon-yellow flowers. The species originates from South Africa and can easily been taken care off. 10 seeds | € 3,50 |
| Gossypium herbaceum | ||
 | Levant cotton 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. 10 seeds | € 3,00 |
| Handroanthus impetiginosus | ||
 | Pink ipê A beautiful flowering tree from South America, which is popular for its hardwood. The local population uses it as a traditional medicine against flu. Container plant at a minimum of –5 degrees Celsius. 10 seeds | € 3,00 |
| Hibiscus sabdariffa | ||
 | Roselle 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. 10 seeds | € 3,00 |
| Hyophorbe verschaffeltii | ||
 | Spindle Palm Beautiful palm from Rodrigues with a graceful trunk that can easily be kept as a house- or container plant. 5 seeds | € 3,00 |
| Isoplexis canariensis | ||
 | Canary Island Foxglove A species of the Canary Islands with orange flowers that resemble those of the foxglove. It is a small perennial plant which grows well in a pot. 10 seeds | € 3,00 |
| Jacaranda mimosifolia | ||
 | Blue jacaranda An overwhelmingly beautiful plant from Bolivia with blue/purple trusses of flowers, and large pinnate leaves. Keep the plant during winter at a minimum of 5 degC. 10 seeds | € 3,00 |
| Kennedia nigricans | ||
 | Black Coral Pea One of the few species in nature with black flowers. These flowers have a yellow heart and grown on a small climbing plant that must be protected against frost. 20 seeds | € 3,50 |
| Kigelia africana | ||
 | Sausage tree The outstanding, dark-red flowers are rich in nectar and form sausage-like fruits after pollination by megabats. 5 seeds | € 3,00 |
| Leonotis leonurus | ||
 | Lion’s tail 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. 10 seeds | € 3,00 |
| Leonotis leonurus 'alba' (not available) | ||
 | White lion’s tail A rare white variety of the common orange lion’s tail. 10 seeds | € 3,50 |
| Macadamia integrifolia | ||
 | Macadamia 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. 5 seeds | € 4,50 |
| Magnolia champaca | ||
 | Golden champaca The yellow/golden flowers spread a delicious smell throughout the whole garden. The flowers are often used in the production of expensive perfumes. 5 seeds | € 3,00 |
| Magnolia figo | ||
 | Banana shrub / Port wine magnolia The cream-colored flowers have a purple outline, and spread a banana-like smell. 5 seeds | € 3,50 |
| Majidea zanguebarica | ||
 | Black pearl tree / Velvet seed tree The seeds of the black pearl tree are velvety soft. They are often used in jewelry and ripen in red fruits. 5 seeds | € 4,50 |
| Melaleuca alternifolia | ||
 | Teatree 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. Portion of seeds | € 4,00 |
| Moringa oleifera | ||
 | Miracle tree / Moringa tree 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 plant is drought and heat resistant: this is a miracle tree for developing countries. 10 seeds | € 3,00 |
| Mucuna pruriens | ||
 | Velvet bean 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. 5 seeds | € 3,00 |
| Mucuna sempervirens | ||
 | Velvet bean The flower trusses with beautiful purple/yellow flowers grow directly from the stem and can be up to 35 cm big. 2 seeds | € 4,00 |
| Musa acuminata | ||
 | Dwarf banana The precursor of the commonly eaten banana, with sweet bananas of about 12 cm in size. Hibernate the species at a minimum of 5 degC. 5 seeds | € 3,00 |
| Musa balbisiana | ||
 | Sweet wild banana This species has a beautiful red inflorescence and blue-greenish edible bananas. The species can survive frost at a minimum of -5 degC. 10 seeds | € 3,00 |
| Musa griersonii | ||
 | Bhutan banana A recently discovered banana species from Bhutan with a pinkish white inflorescence. Hibernate at a minimum of 5 degC. 5 seeds | € 5,00 |
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