{"product_id":"blaue-lampionblume-nicandra-physaloides-samen","title":"Shoofly Plant (Nicandra physaloides) - Seeds - Anti-Whitefly","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eDon't let the name scare you off! The Shoo-fly plant (Nicandra physalodes) is a fascinating, fast-growing ornamental plant that enriches any cottage garden with its delicate flowers and decorative fruit pods – and also serves as a natural pest deterrent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 seeds per portion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrowth \u0026 Appearance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e Annual, but grows extremely fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrowth height:\u003c\/b\u003e Can reach an impressive 100 to 150 cm (sometimes up to 200 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHabit:\u003c\/b\u003e Very bushy, highly branched with large, jagged leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlower \u0026 Fruit:\u003c\/b\u003e From July to October, it displays beautiful, light blue to violet bell-shaped flowers with a white throat. Later, parchment-like, green to black-violet lanterns (similar to Physalis) develop, enclosing a brown berry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e Its original home is in the Andes of South America, specifically Peru. From there, it made its way into European gardens as an ornamental plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIngredients (IMPORTANT NOTE)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003eCaution:\u003c\/b\u003e As the name \"Poison Berry\" suggests, all parts of the plant are \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"108\"\u003epoisonous\u003c\/b\u003e! It belongs to the nightshade family and contains various alkaloids (such as nicandrin) and withanolides. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"227\"\u003eThe plant (and especially the roots and unripe berries) is purely decorative and not suitable for consumption!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIn the garden:\u003c\/b\u003e A magnificent structural plant for gaps in beds or as a decorative privacy screen for one summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFloristry:\u003c\/b\u003e The dried, violet-black lanterns are an absolute eye-catcher in autumn arrangements and dried bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlant protection:\u003c\/b\u003e Often used as a \"guardian plant\" (see Curiosities).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/b\u003e In English-speaking countries, it is known as the \"Shoo-fly plant.\" It was planted early on in greenhouses and cottage gardens because it was believed to deter annoying insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCuriosities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Tomato Bodyguard:\u003c\/b\u003e Gardeners swear by planting the shoo-fly plant next to tomatoes or in greenhouses. It is said to attract and neutralize or repel the notorious \"whitefly\" (greenhouse whitefly).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEphemeral flowers:\u003c\/b\u003e Its enchanting blue flowers usually open in the late morning and fade after only a few hours – but it tirelessly produces new ones throughout the summer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLocation and Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e Sunny to partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Undemanding, but loves loose, nutrient-rich soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare \u0026 Spreading:\u003c\/b\u003e Completely low-maintenance. If it likes the spot, it will happily self-seed for the next year. If you don't want this, you should cut off the lanterns before they turn brown and burst open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhen to sow?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePre-cultivation (indoors):\u003c\/b\u003e From March to April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDirect sowing (outdoors):\u003c\/b\u003e From mid-May (after the Ice Saints), when there is no longer a risk of frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHow to sow?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSowing depth (dark germinators!):\u003c\/b\u003e Nicandra seeds need darkness to germinate. Place the seeds in the soil and cover them with about \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"130\"\u003e0.5 to 1 cm\u003c\/b\u003e of potting soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/b\u003e Water the soil well after sowing and keep it consistently moist (but not wet!) in the following days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGermination time \u0026 temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e In a warm, bright place (optimal temperature is approx. 18–20 °C), the first seedlings usually appear after \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"130\"\u003e1 to 2 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlanting out \u0026 Location\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOutdoors:\u003c\/b\u003e Pre-grown plants can be moved outdoors from mid-May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlanting distance:\u003c\/b\u003e Be careful, the plant grows very large and bushy! Make sure to give it enough space. A distance of at least \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"127\"\u003e40 to 50 cm\u003c\/b\u003e from the next plant is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55375463711105,"sku":null,"price":2.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/6332\/3777\/files\/374606670_9885028108237545_6299183493322404192_n.jpg?v=1772401532","url":"https:\/\/pflanzenwelten-heinek.de\/en\/products\/blaue-lampionblume-nicandra-physaloides-samen","provider":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}