{"product_id":"kadsura-kadsura-coccinea-red-fro-5-stk","title":"Kadsura (Kadsura coccinea \"Red\") | 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 \"Red\"\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, red 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-start=\"455\" data-end=\"785\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"473\"\u003eKadsura coccinea\u003c\/em\u003e is a rare and botanically fascinating climbing plant from the humid forests of Southeast Asia, including China, Vietnam, and Laos. The variant \u003cstrong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"607\"\u003e‘Red’\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most striking color form and is characterized by its \u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"703\"\u003edeep red to reddish-brown flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, which give the plant a warmer and more exotic look than both the ‘\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kadsura-kadsura-coccinea-green-fro-5-stk\" title='Kadsura (Kadsura coccinea \"Green\") | seeds'\u003eGreen\u003c\/a\u003e’ and ‘\u003ca title='Kadsura (Kadsura coccinea \"Purple\") | seeds' href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kadsura-kadsura-coccinea-purple-fro-5-stk\"\u003ePurple\u003c\/a\u003e’ versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eThe plant is evergreen to semi-evergreen and develops long, twining shoots with glossy, leathery leaves. The flowers are unusual in shape, almost magnolia-like, and sit discreetly but effectively among the foliage. After pollination, the characteristic, compound fruits develop, resembling small pinecones and ripening in vibrant red shades. The fruits are known from traditional Asian use and are associated with the concept of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e“five-flavor fruit”\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the taste is described as complex and layered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eKadsura coccinea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Red’ thrives best in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003ebright location with light shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, similar to the forest edge zones. It prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003ehumus-rich, well-drained, and moisture-retaining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eeven watering during the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eshelter and stable support in the form of a trellis, pergola, or other climbing aid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eThe species is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003enot fully hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e. In Denmark, it is best grown as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003econtainer plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can be kept outdoors during the summer months and overwintered in a bright, frost-free location. The temperature should preferably be kept above \u003cstrong data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003e5–8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially for young plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eCultivation from seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eThe seeds are sown in a light, humus-rich, and well-drained soil mix and covered lightly. Soaking them in lukewarm water for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003e12–24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing can improve germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003eGermination occurs best at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003e20–25 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e and can be uneven and take \u003cstrong data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003eseveral weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Young plants grow slowly at first and focus on root development before the actual climbing growth takes off. Patience is a natural part of the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003eUtility and collector's value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003eKadsura coccinea\u003c\/em\u003e has a long tradition of use in Asian folk medicine, where especially the fruits and stems are used. The fruits are edible, but the flavor is strong and complex and they are most often used functionally rather than as fresh fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2757\"\u003eAs a plant, \u003cem data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2525\"\u003eKadsura coccinea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Red’ is particularly interesting for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003ecollectors of rare climbing plants and exotic fruit plants\u003c\/strong\u003e. It combines decorative flowers, glossy foliage, and very characteristic fruits and is often the most visually striking of the Kadsura variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2757\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003eKadsura coccinea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Red’ is an obvious choice for the patient plant enthusiast who wants to grow a rare, tropical climbing plant entirely from seed – with strong colors, botanical depth, and high collector value. 🌿\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54659450011916,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Kadsuracoccinea_Red.jpg?v=1769944354","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/kadsura-kadsura-coccinea-red-fro-5-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}