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Rare tropical flowers – Voodoo LilyVoodoo Lily (Amorphophallus bulbifer) is not common in gardens, since it produce a foul smell and doesn’t even bloom every year. It still has its own fan club of Amorphophallus aficionados that adores these rare tropical flowers. All Voodoo Lilies have a foul smell, since they need to attract flies for pollination. Amorphophallus bulbifer has one of the least unpleasant scents and it is also one of the best-looking Voodoo Lilies. The smell will only be noticeable for a few hours after the flower opens. The seed stalks are almost as beautiful as the rare tropical flowers and will gradually change colour from green to strong red. Rare tropical flowers – Colville's Glory TreeColville's Glory Tree (Colvillea racemosa) is a stunning tree that produces a profusion of orange coloured blooms. It is also known as the Whip Tree. These rare tropical flowers are very popular among nectar feeding honey bees, butterflies and birds, so expect a lot of animal visitors to your garden if you plant Colville's Glory Tree. Colville's Glory Tree needs moist soil and the soil should not be allowed to dry out. The tree is native to Madagascar and prefers full sun. Rare tropical flowers – Ant PlantThe Ant Plant (Dischidia pectinoides) is a fascinating species. Some of its leaves are shaped like balloons and inside them you will find ants. The ants are sheltered by the Ant Plant, and will in turn provide the plant with plenty of carbon dioxide. The Ant Plant is a small climbing vine that should not be planted in soil. If you want to plant them in some sort of substrate, you can use orchid bark mix. The mix should be allowed to turn moderately dry before you water again. The Ant Plant is native to the Philippines. Rare tropical flowers – Fan PalmThe Fan Palm (Licuala grandis) is an interesting palm species native to New Guinea (Vanuatu). The rare tropical flowers will eventually turn into beautiful red fruits. The leaves are ruffled. This rare palm tree grows very slow and is mostly kept by true palm enthusiasts. It is smaller than most palm trees and can grow in a container throughout its entire life. A Fan Palm will usually adapt well to indoor environments. If you wish to grow it outside, it is important that the spot is sheltered from strong winds. Rare tropical flowers – Tibouchina grandifoliaTibouchina grandifolia is a rare tropical flower that produces purple blossom with fuchsia throats. The flowers are white on the inside and turn red-orange as they mature. In the southern hemisphere, these rare tropical flowers usually appear during late August or early September and the bloom can continue well into February. Tibouchina grandifolia forms a big shrub and have big gray-green leaves. The plant is native to Brazil and Bolivia and several different hybrids have been created for the floral trade. Tibouchina grandifolia have particular requirements that must be fulfilled. Acidic soil with a high amount of organic matter is necessary, and it must be well draining. Do not water too much; the plant should never be forced to stand in soggy soil. If planted in a location that gets flooded during rainfall, a Tibouchina grandifolia can easily wilt and die. Partial sun is recommended.
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