{"product_id":"kanarisk-solilje-pancratium-canariense-fro-10-stk","title":"Canary Island sea lily (Pancratium canariense) | seeds, 10 pcs.","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePancratium canariense\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kanarisk sølilje\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canary sea daffodil, Canary spider lily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePancratium canariense\u003c\/em\u003e is a rare and decorative bulbous plant from the Canary Islands, where it grows in dry and rocky areas with mild winters and warm summers. The species is closely related to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/strandlilje-pancratium-maritimum-fro-10-stk?\" title=\"Strandlilje (Pancratium maritimum) | frø\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePancratium maritimum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, but has a more subtropical appearance and broader, softer leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant develops long, strap-shaped green leaves and large, elegant white flowers with narrow petals and a characteristic central corona. The flowers are often lightly fragrant and give the plant an exotic and almost orchid-like appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to \u003cem\u003ePancratium maritimum\u003c\/em\u003e, which is typically found in sandy coastal areas around the Mediterranean, \u003cem\u003ePancratium canariense\u003c\/em\u003e is generally more lush and less tolerant of hard frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePancratium canariense\u003c\/em\u003e thrives best in full sun to a very bright location and prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003every well-drained, preferably sandy or mineral soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003emoderate watering during the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003edry conditions during the dormant period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kaktus-og-sukkulent-mix-5-l\" title=\"Kaktus \u0026amp; Sukkulent jord (5 L)\"\u003ecactus and succulent soil\u003c\/a\u003e or other highly well-drained soil is ideal for cultivation. During the growing season, it can be supplemented with a mild, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/okologisk-godning-450-ml\" title=\"Økologisk flydende gødning\"\u003eorganic fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e to support healthy growth and flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species is not fully hardy in Denmark and is best grown as a potted plant, where the bulb can be overwintered in a bright and frost-free place. It is well-suited for a greenhouse, conservatory, or very sunny windowsills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many Mediterranean and subtropical bulbous plants, it does not like winter moisture, especially at low temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation from seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds of \u003cem\u003ePancratium canariense\u003c\/em\u003e germinate best under warm and stable conditions. For best results, we recommend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003esowing in a well-drained and slightly moist soil mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eonly light covering of the seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ea temperature of 20–25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ekeeping the soil slightly moist, but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination typically occurs within 2–6 weeks, but it may take longer. The young plants gradually develop small bulbs and narrow leaves and should be grown with good drainage from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUtility and collector's value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePancratium canariense\u003c\/em\u003e is primarily grown as an \u003cstrong\u003eornamental and collector's plant\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is especially prized for its elegant flowers and its connection to the unique flora of the Canary Islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of Mediterranean and subtropical bulbous plants, the species is an exciting addition to more well-known species such as \u003cem\u003ePancratium maritimum\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePancratium canariense\u003c\/em\u003e is an obvious choice for the plant enthusiast who wishes to grow a rare and elegant flowering plant entirely from seed – a species with an exotic appearance, beautiful flowers, and high collector's value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54812137128204,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Pancratiumcanariense_1.jpg?v=1780218842","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/kanarisk-solilje-pancratium-canariense-fro-10-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}