{"product_id":"gron-fluetrompet-sarracenia-oreophila-fro-20-stk","title":"Green Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia oreophila) | seeds, 20 pcs.","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFROST TOLERANT\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSarracenia oreophila\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grøn Fluetrompet, trompetblomst, trompetblad\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green pitcher plant, mountain pitcher plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"817\" data-start=\"410\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"432\" data-start=\"410\"\u003eSarracenia oreophila\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the rarest and most endangered pitcher plants in the wild and is currently found only in a few isolated areas in Alabama, Georgia, and North Carolina. It is known for its \u003cstrong data-end=\"622\" data-start=\"594\"\u003estrong, upright pitchers\u003c\/strong\u003e, its beautiful lime-green color, and its high resistance to cold. The species is considered one of the most robust \u003cem data-end=\"751\" data-start=\"739\"\u003eSarracenia\u003c\/em\u003e – perfect for cultivation in temperate conditions, including in Denmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1267\" data-start=\"819\"\u003eThe pitchers are wide at the opening, beautifully curved, and often faintly striped or marked in reddish tones. The plant typically produces its largest pitchers in the spring, followed by summer leaves (phyllodia), which are flat and leaf-like. These are used to collect energy through the rest of the season – an adaptation that makes it particularly strong in cooler climates. The flowers are large and pale yellow with the classic \u003cem data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"1213\"\u003eSarracenia\u003c\/em\u003e shape, hanging down like an open umbrella.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1267\" data-start=\"819\"\u003eCultivation and requirements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1267\" data-start=\"819\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1320\" data-start=\"1298\"\u003eSarracenia oreophila\u003c\/em\u003e thrives best in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1348\" data-start=\"1336\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it develops the largest and strongest spring pitchers. It requires:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1485\" data-start=\"1421\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1443\" data-start=\"1421\"\u003eNutrient-poor soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, e.g., \u003ca title=\"Special soil for carnivorous plants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kodaedende-plantejord-5-l\"\u003eCarnivorous plant soil\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca title=\"Sphagnum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/sphagnum-3-l\"\u003esphagnum\u003c\/a\u003e\/\u003ca title=\"Perlite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/perlite-3-liter-2-6-mm\"\u003eperlite\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1547\" data-start=\"1488\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1527\" data-start=\"1488\"\u003eRainwater or demineralized water\u003c\/strong\u003e (does not tolerate lime)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1587\" data-start=\"1550\"\u003eConstantly moist soil during the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1625\" data-start=\"1590\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"1613\" data-start=\"1593\"\u003ecold winter dormancy\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1828\" data-start=\"1627\"\u003eThe species is one of the most cold-tolerant pitcher plants and can overwinter \u003cstrong data-end=\"1711\" data-start=\"1694\"\u003eoutdoors in Denmark\u003c\/strong\u003e, as long as the roots are not exposed to hard frost. A large pot in a sheltered spot or a cold, frost-free winter location is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1935\" data-start=\"1830\"\u003eAs with other \u003cem data-end=\"1856\" data-start=\"1844\"\u003eSarracenia\u003c\/em\u003e, direct sun is crucial – the more light, the more beautiful and robust the pitchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1935\" data-start=\"1830\"\u003eCultivation from seeds:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1935\" data-start=\"1830\"\u003eThe seeds require \u003cstrong data-end=\"2003\" data-start=\"1980\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/strong\u003e to break seed dormancy. They should be placed in moist sphagnum in a sealed bag and stored for 4–8 weeks at approx. 5 °C. After this, they are sown on top of moist sphagnum and will germinate at 18–25 °C. Germination can be slow and take several weeks, but the seedlings are strong and quickly develop small mini-pitchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1935\" data-start=\"1830\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/em\u003e We have already stratified the seeds. So that is not necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1935\" data-start=\"1830\"\u003eConcluding remark:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1935\" data-start=\"1830\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2346\" data-start=\"2324\"\u003eSarracenia oreophila\u003c\/em\u003e is a magnificent and hardy pitcher plant that combines beautiful, upright spring pitchers with a natural ability to cope with cooler climates. A fascinating species for anyone who wants a rare and robust \u003cem data-end=\"2557\" data-start=\"2545\"\u003eSarracenia\u003c\/em\u003e with plenty of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e- The seeds are small but germinate easily.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eREMEMBER\u003c\/span\u003e the right soil: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kodaedende-plantejord-5-l\" title=\"Carnivorous plant soil\"\u003eCarnivorous plant soil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54566058164492,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Sarraceniaoreophila.jpg?v=1763729498","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/en-bg\/products\/gron-fluetrompet-sarracenia-oreophila-fro-20-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}