Amazing Indonesian Flowers You Need to Know About
Indonesia is the second most biodiverse country in the world, probably because it is spread out over 17,000 islands and is home to an incredible array of fish and bird species and over 19,000 plant species.
In this no-fluff article, we will go through the most amazing flowers that you can find in Indonesia, based on real-world experience of actually seeing the flowers we talk about and a plant inspectation.
Red Gingers in general, like when the climate does not fall below freezing temperatures. It prefers partial shade and humid conditions, although it can tolerate full sun in some climates. When you see this flower in reality it has a massive impact on you, it grows in very tall bushes but also in smaller sizes and is native to the western regions of Indonesia
Red ginger
Hawaiian hibiscus or Chinese Hibiscus, scientifically known as Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis grows almost all around the world but also in the hot and wet Indonesian Biodiversity. It is a bushy or small tree plant, growing 2.5–5 m (8–16 ft) tall. The flowers and petals of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis are edible and are used in salads in the Pacific Islands
Hawaiian Hibiscus
White, looking like a ventilator, small, growing in bushes, native to South and North America and Southern Asia, this flower is an amazing Indonesian flower, but there is not much to say about it.
Pinwheel Flower
This pink flower that looks like a coral and a Hibiscus at the same time mostly grows in the western part of Indonesia up to Thailand and Vietnam while also being a European and South American flower, parallel to the Parakeet flower. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant and does not tolerate temperatures below 10°C (50°F).
Coral Hibiscus
Aechmea fasciatas grow in South and North America inclusive the Havaiian Islands but also in Indonesia (in the southern part). They require well-drained, but moisture-retentive soil. Overall this is a very interesting looking flower thet can also be grown as a houseplant.
Silver Vase (Urnplant)
We found these flowers growing in shades of Yellow. This perennial herb also can be found spread in almost all regions of Indonesia and other southern regions of Asia like Vietnam and Thailand. Unlike most species of plants that require the use of pollinators for pollination like aquatic flowers, Parakeetflowers are well capable of pollinating themself.
Parakeetflower
Of course, there are a lot of types of Crown of Thorns but all have endless thorns on their stems. The Crown of Thorns is a flower that is growing all across the world, including all over the Indonesian islands. At least half a day of sunlight is a major requirement for crown of thorns.
Crown of Thorns
This Asian flower grows spread all over the country but is not found very often. Allamanda Schottiis also have spiny fruits that appear mostly in summer similar to its summer blooming flowers. The flowers are pollinated by butterflies of the genus Phoebis, while bees and wasps also visit the flowers. Like most of the flowers, it likes to grow in rich, well-drained soil and benefits from regular pruning.
Bush Allamanda (Allamanda Schottii)
The Silvers Cockthumb (Celosia argentea L.) is a flower that has an exciting look and grows in all colors you can imagine, it likes warm and high-humidity climates. Celosias Argenteas are also Latin American flowers while also growing in the USA and are also a part of the 19.000 plant species that grow in the tropical Indonesian biodiversity, mostly in the middle and south-western islands.
Silver Cockscomb
These types of Lilies mostly grow in the southwestern islands of Indonesias biodiversity. There are two types of Lilis: females and males, the female flowers open first and after a period of time, they close. Once closed the males open to release pollen. This delay between male and female flowers prevents self-pollination. Pollination is mostly done by flies, bees or beetles that are attracted to the flowers by their amazing odour.
Peace Lily
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Red Ginger: Alpinia purpurata - Wikipedia
Hawaiian Hibiscus: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Chinese Hibiscus) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (ncsu.edu)
Pinwheel Flower: Tabernaemontana divaricata - Wikipedia
Coral Hibiscus: Hibiscus schizopetalus – Wisconsin Horticulture
Urnplant: Caring For An Urn Plant - Information On The Urn Plant Bromeliad | Gardening Know How
Parakeet Flower: Heliconia psittacorum (Parrot Heliconia) (gardenia.net)
Parakeet flower: Peace Lilies: How to Care for Peace Lily Plants (Spathiphyllum) | The Old Farmer's Almanac
Silver Cockscomb: Celosia argentea (Spicata Group) 'Asian Garden' (Silver Cockscomb) (gardenia.net)
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