{"product_id":"mittlerer-sonnentau-pflanze","title":"Oblong-leaved Sundew (Drosera intermedia) - The Native and Robust \"Carnivore\"","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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePer plant (unpotted).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eBring a fascinating piece of native nature into your garden! The oblong sundew is one of three sundew species native to Germany. It belongs to the carnivorous plants and captivates with its countless dewdrops, which sparkle in the sun especially in the morning hours and await a rich 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePerennial and persistent.\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\"\u003eGrowth height:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA rather delicate plant, usually only growing up to about 5cm tall\u003cspan class=\"citation-183 citation-end-183\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c\/div\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrows in a rosette shape. The reddish leaves are covered with fine tentacles, at the ends of which sticky drops sit.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c\/div\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\"\u003eOverwintering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-181\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt is completely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand forms a so-called winter rosette (hibernaculum) in autumn, into which the plant\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eretreats and with which it survives the icy winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c\/div\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003eDrosera intermedia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoccurs almost throughout the Northern Hemisphere. It naturally grows in wet, acidic bogs and swampy areas. However, its natural population 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInstead of drawing nutrients from the soil via deep roots (which is hardly possible in bogs), the sundew has adapted to its sparse environment: It catches its own fertilizer! Small insects like mosquitoes get stuck on 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor enthusiasts, cultivation is perfectly possible in their own garden (in a planted bog garden or a large bog container).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"141\"\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE: They are absolutely not houseplants!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey need the seasons, fresh air, and outdoor winter dormancy.\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBecause of its glistening drops, sundew was often valued by alchemists in earlier times, who considered the secretion \"sun water\" and brewed magical potions from it. Today, the plant's greatest magic 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThose who keep carnivorous plants must observe a few golden rules, as they function 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe oblong sundew absolutely requires a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNormal potting soil is deadly! The plants need a special peat-based substrate (or an unfertilized and acidic substrate suitable for carnivorous plants).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pflanzenwelten-heinek.de\/products\/karnivorensubstrat-fleischfressende-pflanzen?variant=55397404803457\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Karnivorensubstrat\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOnly water with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003erainwater\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(alternatively distilled water)! Tap water contains lime and nutrients, which destroy the roots. The plants must be watered using the so-called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"178\"\u003etray method\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– the substrate should therefore be kept constantly very wet (the pot can literally stand in water).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55378977456513,"sku":null,"price":3.8,"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-pflanze","provider":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}