{"product_id":"kadsura-kadsura-coccinea-purple-fro-5-stk","title":"Kadsura (Kadsura coccinea \"Purple\") | seeds, 5 pcs.","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eVERY RARE\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"329\" data-start=\"311\"\u003eKadsura coccinea\u003c\/em\u003e \"Purple\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kadsura, climbing kadsura (unofficial)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kadsura vine, purple kadsura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"849\" data-start=\"466\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"484\" data-start=\"466\"\u003e- NOTE: FRESH seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"849\" data-start=\"466\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"484\" data-start=\"466\"\u003eKadsura coccinea\u003c\/em\u003e is a rare and highly decorative climbing plant from Southeast Asia, where it grows in humid forest areas in countries including China, Vietnam, and Laos. The \u003cstrong data-end=\"646\" data-start=\"634\"\u003e‘Purple’\u003c\/strong\u003e variant differs from the more common form in its \u003cstrong data-end=\"735\" data-start=\"700\"\u003edarker, purple flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e and often more deeply saturated tones in both flowers and fruits, giving the plant a more dramatic and exotic appearance. \u003cem data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"191\"\u003eKadsura coccinea\u003c\/em\u003e is also available in other color forms – see also\u003cem\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kadsura-kadsura-coccinea-green-fro-5-stk\" title='Kadsura (Kadsura coccinea \"Green\") | frø'\u003eKadsura coccinea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kadsura-kadsura-coccinea-green-fro-5-stk\" title='Kadsura (Kadsura coccinea \"Green\") | frø'\u003e ‘Green’\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kadsura-kadsura-coccinea-red-fro-5-stk\" title='Kadsura (Kadsura coccinea \"Red\") | frø'\u003e\u003cem\u003eKadsura coccinea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Red’\u003c\/a\u003e, which differ in flower color and expression but share the same basic cultivation requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1287\" data-start=\"851\"\u003eThe plant is evergreen to semi-evergreen and produces long, twining shoots with glossy, leathery leaves. The flowers are unusual and almost magnolia-like in form, and after pollination, the characteristic compound fruits develop, which can resemble small, red to purple pinecones. In its native region, the fruits are known as \u003cstrong data-end=\"1204\" data-start=\"1181\"\u003e“five-flavor fruit”\u003c\/strong\u003e, as they are said to contain sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and pungent notes in one and the same fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1287\" data-start=\"851\"\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1287\" data-start=\"851\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1333\" data-start=\"1315\"\u003eKadsura coccinea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Purple’ thrives best in a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1390\" data-start=\"1358\"\u003ebright location with light shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably with protection from the harshest midday sun. It prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1512\" data-start=\"1463\"\u003ehumus-rich, well-drained, and moisture-retentive soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1544\" data-start=\"1515\"\u003econsistent watering during the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1613\" data-start=\"1547\"\u003eshelter and support in the form of a trellis, pergola, or other climbing aid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1876\" data-start=\"1615\"\u003eThe species is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1646\" data-start=\"1624\"\u003enot fully hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e. In Denmark, it is best grown as a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1695\" data-start=\"1679\"\u003epotted plant\u003c\/strong\u003e or in very sheltered microclimates. It can be kept outdoors during the summer months but should be overwintered in a bright, frost-free location. The temperature should preferably be kept above \u003cstrong data-end=\"1852\" data-start=\"1842\"\u003e5–8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially for young plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1876\" data-start=\"1615\"\u003eCultivation from seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1876\" data-start=\"1615\"\u003eThe seeds should be sown in a light, humus-rich, and well-drained soil mix and covered lightly. A brief soaking in lukewarm water for \u003cstrong data-end=\"2028\" data-start=\"2013\"\u003e12–24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e can improve germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2334\" data-start=\"2056\"\u003eThe seeds germinate best at \u003cstrong data-end=\"2092\" data-start=\"2080\"\u003e20–25 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, and germination can be irregular and take \u003cstrong data-end=\"2144\" data-start=\"2130\"\u003eseveral weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Young plants grow slowly at first and spend time establishing their root system before the actual climbing growth picks up. Patience is rewarded with a very unusual and decorative plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2334\" data-start=\"2056\"\u003eUtility and collector value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2334\" data-start=\"2056\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2385\" data-start=\"2367\"\u003eKadsura coccinea\u003c\/em\u003e has a long tradition of use in Asian folk medicine, where the fruits and stems are particularly utilized. The fruits are edible but have a complex and potent flavor and are most often used for their medicinal properties rather than as fresh fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2863\" data-start=\"2619\"\u003eAs a plant, \u003cem data-end=\"2651\" data-start=\"2633\"\u003eKadsura coccinea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Purple’ is especially interesting for \u003cstrong data-end=\"2744\" data-start=\"2682\"\u003ecollectors of rare climbing plants and exotic fruit plants\u003c\/strong\u003e. The combination of dark flowers, glossy foliage, and unusual fruits makes it a very special addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2863\" data-start=\"2619\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2888\" data-start=\"2870\"\u003eKadsura coccinea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Purple’ is an obvious choice for the patient plant enthusiast who wishes to grow a rare, botanically exciting, and visually striking climbing plant entirely from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54659445817612,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Kadsuracoccinea_Purple.jpg?v=1769943688","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/en-bg\/products\/kadsura-kadsura-coccinea-purple-fro-5-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}