Raphionacme species

Another rarity in local scene, this relative of milkweed has a potato - like caudex from which a vine-like or rosette aerial stems appear, depending on the species.

A very slow grower, a plant with fist-size caudex is probably a decade old or more.

This particular one is R. galpinii which flowers well in Singapore during growing season.

Licuala mattaensis var pausisecta. Mapu Palm seedlings.

Seedlings of a rare palm from Borneo with variegated leaves.
The seedling keep its spots, so to speak. The mottling will not fade even in adults, unlike many other palms.
The plant rarely produce pups, so the only way to get new plant is from seeds.
Some of the seeds took more than 6 months to germinate, which is typical of Licualas.

Shade and high humidity.
This is a slow grower, love it as it is and let it takes its time.

Plants on top 2 pics are offered.
Last pic is a big plant, for reference, not for sale.

Licuala cordata pups

 🐡Ultimate palm collector's plant: beautiful, rare and hard to grow.
🐡Seeds are notoriously erratic to germinate and hard to come by.
🐡Seedlings grow very slowly until they reach a certain size.
🐡Humid, shady and wet spot.
🐡Not for normal apartment balcony.
🐡Although considered "dwarf" by palm standard, it can take up a space of 2 metre diameter.

The top 2 photos show the pup available for sale. Plant has been growing in the pot for more than 6 months.

 The bottom 2 pictures is the parent.

Chambeyronia macrocarpa - Flame thrower palm

Chambeyronia macrocarpa- juvenile available

Impatiens mirabilis - rare gouty balsam _ $25 for 2 years old seedling.- Sold

This is a rare balsam circulated amongst collectors and is not available in nurseries locally.

Unlike most balsam, it can grow to a small tree proportion and has a caudex like the Adenium obesum. 

It is amenable to home balcony culture provided there is bright light for a few hours. Need a free draining medium and moderate watering to prevent rotting.

This is a photo of an adult plant. Notice the very long flower stalk.

This is a closeup of the flower. Notice the curly tail and a split lip.

Most flowers are pink but yellow is not uncommon. Very rarely, bright red may be found.

This is an example of the seedling available for sale. The spread is more than 20cm. Plant is already established in clay pot.

   

Suitable for experienced growers or gardeners keen to try something new and unusual - definitely a talking point for visitors if well grown.