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Triangular green stems of Acanthocereus tetragonusCactaceae

Acanthocereus tetragonus: complete guide

Acanthocereus tetragonus

Discover everything about the barbed-wire cactus: cultivation, care, and tips for this unique triangular cactus from Caribbean islands.

12 min
Urnplant (Aechmea fasciata) in bloomBromeliaceae

Urnplant: complete guide

Aechmea fasciata

Discover the stunning Urnplant (Aechmea fasciata), an exotic bromeliad with striking silver-banded foliage and brilliant red inflorescences. An easy tropical houseplant.

12 min
Blue-green rosette of Agave attenuata with characteristic curved inflorescenceAsparagaceae

Elephant's trunk: complete guide

Agave attenuata

Discover Elephant's trunk (Agave attenuata), an exotic succulent with a characteristic curved stem. Learn everything about cultivation, care, and overwintering.

12 min
Pulque agave with characteristic blue-gray leavesAsparagaceae

Pulque agave: complete guide

Agave salmiana

Discover Agave salmiana, an impressive succulent with massive blue-gray leaves. Care guide for drought-tolerant gardens.

12 min
Broome raintree with fine, doubly pinnate leaves and yellow flowersFabaceae

Broome Raintree: complete guide

Albizia lebbeck

The Broome raintree is a beautiful tropical tree of Indian origin. Learn how to grow, maintain, and enjoy this majestic tree with its elegant flowers and foliage.

12 min
Orange Flame Aloe - striking orange bloomsAsphodelaceae

Orange Flame Aloe: complete guide

Aloe dawei

Discover Aloe dawei, a spectacular East African aloe with dramatic orange blooms. Expert care tips for this striking succulent.

12 min
Spiral aloe with perfect spiral-shaped leaf arrangementAsphodelaceae

Spiral Aloe: complete guide

Aloe polyphylla

Spiral aloe is a masterpiece of botanical symmetry. Discover how to cultivate this unique succulent, where to place it, and care secrets for lasting enjoyment.

12 min
Prince's-feather red flower spikesAmaranthaceae

Prince's-feather: complete guide

Amaranthus hypochondriacus

Prince's-feather is a striking garden plant with red-purple flower spikes. Discover cultivation, maintenance and combinations for summer color.

12 min
Thorny amaranth plant with spinesAmaranthaceae

Thorny amaranth: complete guide

Amaranthus spinosus

Thorny amaranth is a food plant with edible leaves and spines. Discover cultivation, maintenance and culinary applications in this practical gardener's guide.

12 min
Amomum subulatum black cardamom plant with fruitZingiberaceae

Black cardamom: complete guide

Amomum subulatum

Black cardamom (Amomum subulatum) is an exotic aromatic plant from the ginger family with highly fragrant seed pods. Learn how to grow this fascinating spice plant at home.

12 min
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius elephant foot yam large leavesAraceae

Elephant foot yam: complete guide

Amorphophallus paeoniifolius

Elephant foot yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) is a tropical plant with edible corms, enormous deeply lobed leaves, and a spectacular purple flower. Complete tropical growing guide.

12 min
Amorphophallus titanum titan arum giant flower bloomAraceae

Titan arum: complete guide

Amorphophallus titanum

Titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) is the world's largest unbranched inflorescence with an infamous putrid smell. Learn how to grow this extraordinary rare plant at home.

12 min
Rose-of-Jericho curled desiccated formBrassicaceae

Rose-of-Jericho: complete guide

Anastatica hierochuntica L.

Rose-of-Jericho is a botanical wonder with unique resurrection ability. Discover appearance, cultivation and the magical revival process.

12 min
White flowersOrchidaceae

Angraecum sesquipedale: complete guide

Angraecum sesquipedale

Darwin's orchid with spectacular white flowers.

12 min
Aniba rosaeodora leaves and treeLauraceae

Aniba rosaeodora: complete guide

Aniba rosaeodora

Learn everything about Aniba rosaeodora, Brazilian rosewood. An exotic plant with pleasant fragrance and unique properties for your garden.

12 min
Corkwood tree with smooth leaves and fruitAnnonaceae

Corkwood: complete guide

Annona glabra

Grow corkwood (Annona glabra) for tropical fruit. Pond-apple tree for wet gardens, edible fruit, soft tropical flesh.

12 min
Flamingo flower with red spathe and yellow spadixAraceae

Flamingo flower: complete guide

Anthurium scherzerianum

Grow flamingo flower (Anthurium scherzerianum) for red blooms. Houseplant for warmth, indirect light, and long-lasting flowers.

12 min
Aquilaria malaccensis tree with green leaves and dark barkThymelaeaceae

Indian Aloewood: complete guide

Aquilaria malaccensis

Discover Aquilaria, famous Eaglewood tree from tropical Asia with fragrant wood. Unique collector plant requiring warmth and humidity.

12 min
Araucaria araucana tree with geometric branchingAraucariaceae

Araucaria araucana: complete guide

Araucaria araucana

Discover Araucaria araucana (Chilean pine), a remarkable conifer from South America with distinctive geometric foliage.

12 min
Orange and yellow flowers of Arctotis fastuosaAsteraceae

Arctotis fastuosa: complete guide

Arctotis fastuosa

Discover the spectacular cape daisy with this guide. Tropical flowers, drought tolerant and perfect for sunny gardens and containers.

12 min
Arisaema dracontium plant with green flower spatheAraceae

Anemone cylindrica: complete guide

Arisaema dracontium

Discover Arisaema dracontium, green dragon. An exotic North American herb with fascinating flower spathe. Growing and care tips.

12 min
Pale Birthwort (Aristolochia pallida) displaying characteristic pipe-shaped flowersAristolochiaceae

Pale Birthwort: complete guide

Aristolochia pallida

Discover the Pale Birthwort, an elegant Mediterranean climbing vine with distinctive pipe-shaped flowers. Learn care instructions, planting tips, and ideal growing conditions.

12 min
Artocarpus odoratissimus with large green leaves and tropical fruitsMoraceae

Artocarpus odoratissimus: complete guide

Artocarpus odoratissimus

Meet the Marang tree, a tropical fruit tree with heavenly fragrance. Learn cultivation, care, and nutrition of this exotic specimen.

12 min
Kebrako (Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco) impressive tree with characteristic branching structureApocynaceae

Kebrako: complete guide

Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco

Discover the Kebrako, an impressive South American hardwood tree. Learn cultivation, care requirements, and landscape design with this remarkable slow-growing specimen.

12 min