{"product_id":"mittlerer-sonnentau-drosera-intermedia","title":"Intermediate sundew (Drosera intermedia) - seeds","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe native insect catcher for the bog garden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/b\u003e 30+ seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eBring a fascinating piece of native nature into your garden! The Intermediate Sundew is one of three sundew species that are native to Germany. It belongs to the carnivorous plants and enchants with its countless dewdrops, which sparkle in the sun especially in the morning hours, waiting for an abundant catch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; 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 Perennial and long-lasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_32fe510fb6b7c8ea-19\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e A rather delicate plant, usually only growing up to approx. 5cm tall.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_32fe510fb6b7c8ea-20\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-182\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-182\"\u003eHabit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-182 citation-end-182\"\u003e Grows in a rosette shape. The reddish leaves are covered with fine tentacles, at the ends of which sticky droplets sit.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_32fe510fb6b7c8ea-21\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-181\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-181\"\u003eWintering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-181\"\u003e It is completely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-181\"\u003ewinter-hardy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-181 citation-end-181\"\u003e and forms a so-called winter rosette (hibernaculum) in autumn, into which the plant withdraws and with which it survives the icy winter months.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\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 \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003eDrosera intermedia\u003c\/i\u003e is found almost all over the Northern Hemisphere. It naturally grows in wet, acidic bogs and swamp areas. However, its population in the wild is sharply declining, as these sensitive natural habitats are unfortunately becoming increasingly scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatching Mechanism \u0026amp; Special Features\u003c\/b\u003e Instead of drawing nutrients from the soil through deep roots (which is hardly possible in a bog), the sundew has adapted to its barren environment: it catches its own fertilizer! Small insects like mosquitoes get stuck in the sticky \"dewdrops\". The leaves then slowly curl around the prey, and special enzymes digest the catch.\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 For enthusiasts, cultivation is also excellently possible in their own garden (in a specially created bog garden or a large bog container). \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"141\"\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE: They are absolutely not houseplants!\u003c\/b\u003e They need the seasons, fresh air, and outdoor winter rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical \u0026amp; Curious Facts\u003c\/b\u003e Due to its glistening droplets, the sundew was often valued by alchemists in earlier times, who considered the secretion to be \"sun water\" and brewed magical potions from it. Today, the greatest magic of the plant is its ingenious adaptation to extreme, nutrient-poor habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLocation, Care \u0026amp; other important things\u003c\/b\u003e If you keep carnivorous plants, you need to observe a few golden rules, as they behave quite differently from normal garden plants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e The Intermediate Sundew absolutely requires a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003efull-sun location\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/b\u003e Normal potting soil is deadly! The plants need a special peat-based substrate (or an unfertilized and acidic substrate suitable for carnivorous plants). \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pflanzenwelten-heinek.de\/products\/karnivorensubstrat-fleischfressende-pflanzen?variant=55397404803457\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Karnivorensubstrat\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAvailable here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e Water only with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003erainwater\u003c\/b\u003e (or distilled water)! Tap water contains lime and nutrients, which destroys the roots. The plants must be watered using the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"178\"\u003etray method\u003c\/b\u003e – meaning the substrate should always be kept really wet (the pot can literally stand in water).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eSowing instructions: Intermediate Sundew (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003eDrosera intermedia\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eGrowing carnivorous plants requires a little patience, but it is an absolutely fascinating experience!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhen to sow?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDirect sowing:\u003c\/b\u003e The seeds absolutely need a cold period before germinating (they are cold stratifiers). Therefore, it is best to sow them directly \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"141\"\u003ebefore winter\u003c\/b\u003e (autumn to early winter) in situ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHow to sow?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe right bed:\u003c\/b\u003e Prepare a pot or the bog bed with the wet special substrate (peat-based).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSowing depth (Light germinators!):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003eDrosera\u003c\/i\u003e seeds are as fine as dust and absolute light germinators. Only scatter them superficially on the soaking wet substrate and press them down very lightly at most. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"187\"\u003eDo not cover with soil under any circumstances!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGermination conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e Leave the pot or bed outside over winter (always keep it wet!). The cold breaks the seed dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e As soon as the days become warmer and brighter again in spring, the tiny seeds begin to germinate. First, microscopic green dots appear, which soon develop their first tiny sticky droplets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55375468331393,"sku":null,"price":2.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/6332\/3777\/files\/487074659_651665527457534_8469460053236181462_n.jpg?v=1772401971","url":"https:\/\/pflanzenwelten-heinek.de\/en\/products\/mittlerer-sonnentau-drosera-intermedia","provider":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}