{"product_id":"gul-fluetrompet-sarracenia-alata-fro-10-stk","title":"Pale Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia alata) | seeds, 10 pcs.","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSarracenia alata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gul trompetplante, gul fluetrompet, vinget trompetplante\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale pitcher plant, yellow trumpet pitcher plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSarracenia alata\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautiful and elegant carnivorous plant from the southern United States, where it grows in nutrient-poor bogs and damp pine forests. The species is known for its tall, slender pitcher leaves and its stylish appearance, which makes it a favorite among many collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tubular pitcher leaves act as effective insect traps. Insects are attracted by nectar around the opening of the trap, after which they slide down into the smooth tube and are eventually broken down by the plant's digestive enzymes. In this way, the plant obtains nutrients in the nutrient-poor environments where it naturally grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to, for example, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/haette-fluetrompet-sarracenia-minor-fro-10-stk\" title=\"Hooded Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia minor) | seeds\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSarracenia minor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSarracenia alata\u003c\/em\u003e has more open traps without the characteristic light windows (fenestrations). Its growth form resembles that of \u003cem\u003eSarracenia flava\u003c\/em\u003e, but it is often more slender and elegant with narrower pitcher leaves. Please feel free to see our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/collections\/kodaedende-plantefro\" title=\"Carnivorous plant seeds\"\u003ecarnivorous plant seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSarracenia alata\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=\"Soil for carnivorous plants\"\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 is naturally adapted to very nutrient-poor conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways water with rainwater, demineralized water, or other low-calcium water. During the growing season, it is advantageous to keep the plant in a saucer with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSarracenia alata\u003c\/em\u003e is relatively hardy and requires a cool winter dormancy. It can be grown outdoors in Denmark in pots, mini-bogs, or a cold frame if protected from the most extreme frost periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation from seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds of \u003cem\u003eSarracenia alata\u003c\/em\u003e germinate best after a period of cold. For the 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 taken care of this)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003esowing on the surface of moist soil for carnivorous plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ea bright growing location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ea temperature of 18–25 °C after the cold treatment\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 stratification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe young plants grow slowly the first few years but gradually develop the characteristic trumpet-shaped traps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrnamental and collector value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSarracenia alata\u003c\/em\u003e is primarily grown as an ornamental and collector's plant. It is especially appreciated for its elegant appearance and its tall, slender pitcher leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of North American carnivorous plants, the species is an obvious addition to other exciting pitcher plants such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/haette-fluetrompet-sarracenia-minor-fro-10-stk\" title=\"Hooded Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia minor) | seeds\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSarracenia minor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/gron-fluetrompet-sarracenia-oreophila-fro-20-stk\" title=\"Green Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia oreophila) | seeds\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSarracenia oreophila\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSarracenia flava\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eSarracenia leucophylla\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSarracenia alata\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 effective trapping strategy, and high collector value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54838667215116,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Sarracenia_alata_1.jpg?v=1781863928","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/gul-fluetrompet-sarracenia-alata-fro-10-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}