There are a lot of small animals in a tropical garden. So we recommend, to spray on insect repellent before starting the tour. You can individually choose, which plants you want to read more about, just click on the numbers. Enjoy it! And if you should have any further questions or technical problems, just ask our staff. They are glad to help you.

The genus is quite large, comprising several hundred species that are native to warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world.

This plant is originally from Africa. The name comes from the similarity of the flowers to the bird. They are pollinated by sunbirds, which use the spathe as a perch when visiting the flowers.

The essential oil of Jasminum officinale is used in aromatherapy. Jasmine absolute is known as the 'King of Oils', and its heavy, sweet scent is loved by most people. The flowers release their perfume at dusk, so flowers are picked at night and a tiny amount of oil is obtained by solvent extraction.

Bamboo is growing very fast. It is not a tree, it is a grass. Bamboo is often used for construction and scaffolding due to his vertical stability at low weight. Our treehouse contains also a lot of bamboo constructions.

Bamboo shoots are an important vegetable. If you want to try it here in Indonesia, ask for “rebung”.

This tree grows between to 15–30 m tall, with a trunk up to 12 m long. The Roots are shallow and spreading. At a certain height the trees become unstable and usually fall over. Our ones here are stabilized by the construction with the tree house, no worries!

There are many orchids in this garden. But there are existing also a lot of different sorts. Some of them are very small and others are as big as a hand and some bloom only once every 5 to 7 years, while others have never flourished. Some bloom just during one day, other blossoms are such small, you can hardly see it.

If you want specific information about this awesome flowers, don’t hesitate to ask our specialist, Beatrice.

There are many orchids in this garden. But there are existing also a lot of different sorts. Some of them are very small and others are as big as a hand and some bloom only once every 5 to 7 years, while others have never flourished. Some bloom just during one day, other blossoms are such small, you can hardly see it.

If you want specific information about this awesome flowers, don’t hesitate to ask our specialist, Beatrice.

The fruit of this palm is also known as snake fruit. If you see the shell, you know why.

Did you know that white pepper is also from the black pepper plant? The difference is the time of harvest. Black pepper is produced by picking the fruits while they are still green. On the other hand, white pepper is produced by picking ripened fruits. Also green pepper is from this plant. It is the fresh, green unripe peppercorn, not dried. Pepper was an important export good in the history of Indonesia. In the years before the World War II Indonesia produced 80% of the world’s pepper. Today Indonesia produces ca. 20% of the worldwide pepper needs.

For sure, you know laurel from dishes. This leafs here are bigger than the common leafs in the European cuisine.

Here you can see, why cashew nuts are such expensive to buy. One fruit has just one nut. Handwork is required to remove the shell. The fruit can also be eaten when it is ripe.

Here you can see, why cashew nuts are such expensive to buy. One fruit has just one nut. Handwork is required to remove the shell. The fruit can also be eaten when it is ripe.

Rambut means in the Indonesian language „hair“. So this tree is named after the appearance of its fruit.

This fruits are very delicious, similar to lychee.

“The banana” does not exist. You can classifie the bananas in the sweet “fruit banana” and the one for cooking, vegetable banana, used for example in curry dishes. Here in the city you can buy fried bananas “pisang goreng” on the street. Banana leafs are used in many different ways, for example as plate.

There are over 1000 cultured mango varieties. The native varieties are fibrous and sour. Extracts of the bark, leaves, stems, and unripe fruits have demonstrated antibiotic properties in vitro, and are used in traditional medicine.

The areca nut is also called betel nut. But in fact it is not a nut, it’s a hard berry.

Chewing the mixture of areca nut and betel leaf is a tradition of the Dayaks, the indigenous people here in Kalimantan. This has an intoxicating effect.

Did you know, that a lot of coconut-farmers are using trained monkeys to harvest the nuts? The smart animals are more productive than humans.

Try: If you have the opportunity, you should definitely try a drink of a young nut including some pulp, called “Air kelapa”.

The fruit comes originally from brazil. In the 17 century missionars have given her the name, because they were reminded of the passion of Christ by the shape of the blossom.

Activity: Feel free, to rub on a leaf. It smells good, doesn’t?

Yes, you are right: This roses are not native in Borneo. But aren’t they nice?

It is not certain, from where this tree originally comes. It is often planted by humans in hot regions, because his leafs spend a lot of shadow.

The genus is quite large, comprising several hundred species that are native to warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world.

The genus is quite large, comprising several hundred species that are native to warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world.

“The banana” does not exist. You can classified the bananas in the sweet “fruit banana” and the one for cooking, vegetable banana, used for example in curry dishes. Here in the city you can buy fried bananas “pisang goreng” on the street. Banana leafs are used in many different ways, for example as plate.

Millet species, which is not edible, you may make chains out of this

In Indonesian called "big belly", carnivorous plant

Natural rubber is gained by this trees. There are a lot of rubber-tree-plantations in Indonesia.  When the trees have an age of 5-7 years, you can begin to take the rubber-milk from it. The bark must be cut in the correct depth at the right angle. If you do it right, the tree lives for 25-30 years.

Have you already crossed a wooden bridge here in Kalimantan? For sure, it is built from ironwood. Theses strong material lasts a very long time. Due to the excellent resistance to bacterial, fungal, insect and marine borer attack the wood is highly prized for many outdoor uses. It contains a lot of  yellow acid. That’s the reason why every steel nail in it rusts. So, the boards of the bridge may be loose, but no worries. It holds.

This plant with its decorative flowers are popular ornamental plants.

On this tree a vanilla (vanilla planifolia) is growing. Although it is native to Mexico, it is now widely grown throughout the tropics. Indonesia and Madagascar are the world's largest producers. The plant belongs to the orchid family. The tree, this one is growing on it as a half epiphyte, is the water-apple-tree. His fruits are edible.

A traditional Dayak (indigenous people in Kalimantan) food is made from the marrow of this palm. Therefore you have to cut down the palm before it’s getting to blossom. Because after the palm has flourished one time, it dies slowly.  After you’ve cut it down, you can gain starch from the centre of the tribe. The second option for producing food with the sago palm is to collect the larva, which also likes the starch inside.

“The banana” does not exist. You can classified the bananas in the sweet “fruit banana” and the one for cooking, vegetable banana, used for example in curry dishes. Here in the city you can buy fried bananas “pisang goreng” on the street. Banana leafs are used in many different ways, for example as plate.

In Europe known as houseplant this one is grown much bigger. We recommend that you take a moment and marvel at the roots. The traditional Indonesian Religion, says, that in this tree lives ghosts. But also in the Indonesian-Bible we can find this tree. (Isaiah 6,13)

Did you know, that a lot of coconut-farmers are using trained monkeys to harvest the nuts? The smart animals are more productive than humans.

Try: If you have the opportunity, you should definitely try a drink of a young nut including some pulp, called “Air kelapa”.

Did you know, that a lot of coconut-farmers are using trained monkeys to harvest the nuts? The smart animals are more productive than humans.

Try: If you have the opportunity, you should definitely try a drink of a young nut including some pulp, called “Air kelapa”.

The areca nut is also called betel nut. But in fact it is not a nut, it’s a hard berry.

Chewing the mixture of areca nut and betel leaf is a tradition of the Dayaks, the indigenous people here in Kalimantan. This has an intoxicating effect.

In Europe known as houseplant this one is grown much bigger. We recommend that you take a moment and marvel at the roots. The traditional Indonesian Religion, says, that in this tree lives ghosts. But also in the Indonesian-Bible we can find this tree. (Isaiah 6,13)

Rambut means in the Indonesian language „hair“. So this tree is named after the appearance of his fruit.

This fruits are very delicious, similar to lychee.

Rambut means in the Indonesian language „hair“. So this tree is named after the appearance of its fruit.

This fruits are very delicious, similar to lychee.

Rambut means in the Indonesian language „hair“. So this tree is named after the appearance of his fruit.

This fruits are very delicious, similar to lychee.

In Europe known as houseplant this one is grown much bigger. We recommend that you take a moment and marvel at the roots. The traditional Indonesian Religion, says, that in this tree lives ghosts. But also in the Indonesian-Bible we can find this tree. (Isaiah 6,13)

“The banana” does not exist. You can classified the bananas in the sweet “fruit banana” and the one for cooking, vegetable banana, used for example in curry dishes. Here in the city you can buy fried bananas “pisang goreng” on the street. Banana leafs are used in many different ways, for example as plate.

“The banana” does not exist. You can classified the bananas in the sweet “fruit banana” and the one for cooking, vegetable banana, used for example in curry dishes. Here in the city you can buy fried bananas “pisang goreng” on the street. Banana leafs are used in many different ways, for example as plate.

Rambut means in the Indonesian language „hair“. So this tree is named after the appearance of its fruit.

This fruits are very delicious, similar to lychee.

“The banana” does not exist. You can classified the bananas in the sweet “fruit banana” and the one for cooking, vegetable banana, used for example in curry dishes. Here in the city you can buy fried bananas “pisang goreng” on the street. Banana leafs are used in many different ways, for example as plate.

In Europe known as houseplant this one is grown much bigger. We recommend that you take a moment and marvel at the roots. The traditional Indonesian Religion, says, that in this tree lives ghosts. But also in the Indonesian-Bible we can find this tree. (Isaiah 6,13)

The areca nut is also called betel nut. But in fact it is not a nut, it’s a hard berry.

Chewing the mixture of areca nut and betel leaf is a tradition of the Dayaks, the indigenous people here in Kalimantan. This has an intoxicating effect.

Did you know, that a lot of coconut-farmers are using trained monkeys to harvest the nuts? The smart animals are more productive than humans.

Try: If you have the opportunity, you should definitely try a drink of a young nut including some pulp, called “Air kelapa”.