{"product_id":"kobralilje-arisaema-ciliatum-fro-10-stk","title":"Cobra lily (Arisaema ciliatum) | seeds, 10 pcs.","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eArisaema ciliatum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kobralilje\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cobra lily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArisaema ciliatum\u003c\/em\u003e is a fascinating and exotic tuberous plant from the Himalayas and western China, where it grows in moist woodland areas and on mountain slopes. The species is particularly known for its spectacular flowers, which, with their hood-like appearance and dramatic colors, give the plant an almost tropical and mysterious expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant develops large, palmately divided leaves and a characteristic inflorescence consisting of a hood-shaped spathe and a long, often elegantly extended spadix. The colors typically vary between dark purple, green, and brownish shades with fine stripes or patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to \u003cem\u003eArisaema consanguineum\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eArisaema ciliatum\u003c\/em\u003e often has a more robust and dramatic flower shape, whereas \u003cem\u003eA. consanguineum\u003c\/em\u003e is typically known for its very long, narrow leaves and elegant growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArisaema ciliatum\u003c\/em\u003e thrives best in \u003cstrong\u003epartial shade to light shade\u003c\/strong\u003e and prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ehumus-rich and well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eeven moisture during the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eprotected and cool conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nutrient-rich, forest floor-like soil with a high organic content is ideal. During the growing season, it can be supplemented with a mild, \u003ca title=\"Flydende økologisk gødning\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/okologisk-godning-450-ml\"\u003eorganic fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e to support healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant is relatively \u003cstrong\u003ehardy\u003c\/strong\u003e and can be grown outdoors in Denmark in a protected location with well-drained soil. However, the tuber does not like standing winter moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn winter, the plant goes dormant and dies back before shooting again in the spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation from seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds of \u003cem\u003eArisaema ciliatum\u003c\/em\u003e germinate best with patience and natural temperature fluctuations. For best results, we recommend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003esowing in moist, humus-rich soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eplacing in a bright spot, but without direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ea natural cold period or stratification (we have stratified the seeds in advance)\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 can be slow and irregular, often occurring over several months. Young plants typically take a few years to build up a larger tuber before their first flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUtility and collector's value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArisaema ciliatum\u003c\/em\u003e is grown primarily as an ornamental and collector's plant. It is especially the dramatic flowers and the exotic appearance that make the species popular among collectors of woodland plants and unusual tuberous plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cobra lily enthusiasts, the species is an exciting supplement to other popular species such as \u003cem\u003eArisaema consanguineum\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eArisaema griffithii\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eArisaema speciosum\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArisaema ciliatum\u003c\/em\u003e is an obvious choice for the plant enthusiast who wants to grow a spectacular and different woodland plant from seed – a species with an exotic character and high collector's value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54812137586956,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Arisaemaciliatum_1.jpg?v=1780219674","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/kobralilje-arisaema-ciliatum-fro-10-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}