{"product_id":"haette-fluetrompet-sarracenia-minor-fro-10-stk","title":"Hooded Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia minor) | seeds, 10 pcs.","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSarracenia minor\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hættet trompetplante\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hooded pitcher plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSarracenia minor\u003c\/em\u003e is a fascinating carnivorous plant from the southeastern United States, where it grows in nutrient-poor bogs and damp savannas. The species is particularly known for its elegant, upright pitcher leaves and the characteristic light \"windows\" in the upper part of the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tubular pitcher leaves act as traps for insects. The translucent patches near the top let light into the trap and are thought to confuse the insects, which, after flying in, find it difficult to find their way out. Eventually, they slide down into the trap, where the plant absorbs the nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to the robust \u003cem\u003eSarracenia flava\u003c\/em\u003e and the more open \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/gron-fluetrompet-sarracenia-oreophila-fro-20-stk\" title=\"Grøn Fluetrompet (Sarracenia oreophila) | frø\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSarracenia oreophila\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSarracenia minor\u003c\/em\u003e has a more closed and hood-shaped trap. The small light patches in the leaves also make it one of the most distinctive species in the genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSarracenia minor\u003c\/em\u003e thrives best in full sun and prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003enutrient-poor and acidic soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003econstantly moist soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003egood air circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kodaedende-plantejord-5-l\" title=\"Kødædende plantejord (5 L)\"\u003esoil mix for carnivorous plants\u003c\/a\u003e consisting of unfertilized sphagnum peat and sand is ideal. Regular potting soil and fertilizer should be avoided, as the plant naturally grows in very nutrient-poor environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways water with rainwater, demineralized water, or other low-calcium water. The plant can advantageously stand in a saucer with water during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSarracenia minor\u003c\/em\u003e is relatively hardy and needs a cool winter dormancy to thrive optimally. It can be grown outdoors in Denmark in pots, mini-bogs, or a cold frame if protected from the harshest frost periods. However, it thrives best in greenhouses, which extends the season slightly. This is one of the smaller Sarracenia species and can therefore also be advantageously grown in a terrarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation from seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds of \u003cem\u003eSarracenia minor\u003c\/em\u003e germinate best after a cold period. For best results, we recommend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ecold stratification for 4–8 weeks at refrigerator temperature (we have already done this for you)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003esowing on the surface of moist soil for carnivorous plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ebright growing location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003etemperature of 18–25 °C after stratification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seeds should not be covered, or only very lightly. Germination typically occurs within 2–8 weeks after the cold treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe young plants grow slowly during the first years but gradually develop their characteristic pitcher leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUtility and collector's value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSarracenia minor\u003c\/em\u003e is primarily grown as an ornamental and collector's plant, but also as a terrarium plant. It is especially prized for its elegant traps and the unusual light windows, which distinguish it from most other pitcher plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of North American carnivorous plants, the species is an obvious addition to other exciting species such as \u003cem\u003eSarracenia oreophila\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSarracenia flava\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eSarracenia leucophylla\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSarracenia minor\u003c\/em\u003e is an obvious choice for the plant enthusiast who wants to grow an elegant and fascinating carnivorous plant right from seed – a species with beautiful traps, an exciting trapping strategy, and high collector's value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54838550036748,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Sarraceniaminor_1.jpg?v=1781854409","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/en-bg\/products\/haette-fluetrompet-sarracenia-minor-fro-10-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}