{"product_id":"langbladet-soldug-drosera-anglica-fro-10-stk","title":"Great Sundew (Drosera anglica) | seeds, 10 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\u003eDrosera anglica\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Langbladet soldug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e English sundew, great sundew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrosera anglica\u003c\/em\u003e is a fascinating carnivorous plant that grows naturally in bogs and wetlands across large parts of the Northern Hemisphere, including Scandinavia. The species is known for its long, narrow leaves covered in glistening glandular hairs, which give the plant an almost dew-kissed appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall sticky droplets form on the leaves, attracting and trapping small insects. Once an insect is caught, the leaf gradually curls around the prey, after which the plant absorbs the nutrients. It is this trait that makes sundews one of the most popular groups of carnivorous plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrosera anglica\u003c\/em\u003e is often compared with the other two Danish species \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/rundbladet-soldug-drosera-rotundifolia-fro-15-stk\" title=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/rundbladet-soldug-drosera-rotundifolia-fro-15-stk\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrosera rotundifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/liden-soldug-drosera-intermedia-fro-15-stk\" title=\"Liden Soldug (Drosera intermedia) | frø\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrosera intermedia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Where \u003cem\u003eD. rotundifolia\u003c\/em\u003e has small, almost round leaves, \u003cem\u003eD. anglica\u003c\/em\u003e develops long, narrow leaves with a more upright appearance. Compared to \u003cem\u003eD. intermedia\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eD. anglica\u003c\/em\u003e typically becomes larger and more robust, with longer leaves and a more pronounced growth habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrosera anglica\u003c\/em\u003e thrives best in full sun to a very bright location 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\u003ehigh humidity\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)\"\u003ecarnivorous plant soil mix\u003c\/a\u003e, e.g., nutrient-free peat and sand, is ideal. Regular potting soil or fertilizer should be avoided, as the plant is adapted to very nutrient-poor conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best to water the plant with rainwater, demineralized water, or other low-lime water. The soil must never dry out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrosera anglica\u003c\/em\u003e is relatively hardy and can in many cases be grown outdoors in Denmark in moist mini-bogs or cold frames, where it undergoes natural winter dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation from seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds of \u003cem\u003eDrosera anglica\u003c\/em\u003e are very small and are best sown on the surface of moist soil without being covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003esowing on moist peat or carnivorous plant soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ebright location without strong, drying heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003etemperature of 18–24 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ehigh humidity during germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome seeds may benefit from a short cold period before sowing. Germination typically occurs within 2–8 weeks but can be irregular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe young plants quickly develop their characteristic sticky carnivorous leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUtility and collector's value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrosera anglica\u003c\/em\u003e is grown primarily as an ornamental and collector's plant. It is especially popular among carnivorous plant enthusiasts due to its elegant growth habit and natural adaptation to cooler climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of Nordic and temperate sundew species, it is an obvious supplement to both \u003cem\u003eDrosera rotundifolia\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDrosera intermedia\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrosera anglica\u003c\/em\u003e is an excellent choice for the plant enthusiast who wants to grow an elegant and hardy carnivorous plant entirely from seed—a fascinating species with glistening trapping leaves and high collector's value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54828070273292,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Droseraanglica_9.jpg?v=1781119666","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/en-bg\/products\/langbladet-soldug-drosera-anglica-fro-10-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}