{"product_id":"nepenthes-nepenthes-madagascariensis-fro-20-stk","title":"Nepenthes (Nepenthes madagascariensis) | seeds, 20 pcs.","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eREQUIRES WARMTH AND HIGH HUMIDITY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNepenthes madagascariensis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kandebærer, madagascar kandebærer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madagascar pitcher plant\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"794\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eNepenthes madagascariensis\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the few carnivorous pitcher plants native to Africa, specifically the humid coastal regions of southern and eastern Madagascar. It has been known to botany since the 18th century and is one of the first \u003cem data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eNepenthes\u003c\/em\u003e species to be scientifically described. With its exotic appearance and natural adaptation to warm, humid conditions, it is an exceptionally exciting plant for collectors and carnivorous plant enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"1165\" class=\"\"\u003eThe plant forms narrow, upright leaves with a characteristic extension at the tip, from which the decorative pitchers develop. The pitchers are typically reddish-brown to green with marbled markings and function as passive insect traps. Prey is lured by nectar and color, slides into the pitcher, and is digested by enzymes and liquid—an effective adaptation to nutrient-poor growing sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1578\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eNepenthes madagascariensis\u003c\/em\u003e thrives in warm and very humid conditions, preferably with high humidity and regular watering with clean, lime-free water (rainwater or demineralized water). It prefers a bright location without direct, harsh sun, and should be grown in an airy, acidic soil mix consisting of, for example, sphagnum moss and perlite. The temperature should be kept stable above 18 °C, and the humidity preferably above 60–70%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"2106\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003eCultivation from seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eSeeds of \u003cem data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003eNepenthes madagascariensis\u003c\/em\u003e are very small and should be sown superficially in moist, sterile sphagnum moss or a carnivorous soil mix. The seeds should not be covered with soil, but simply pressed lightly onto the substrate and kept constantly moist. The germination process requires patience—it can take 4–12 weeks, and sometimes even longer. A stable temperature of 22–28 °C and high humidity are essential. It is recommended to use a mini-greenhouse-like setup with good ventilation and access to light, but without direct sun.\u003cstrong data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2137\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54284358287628,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Nepenthesmadagascariensis_2.jpg?v=1746650481","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/nepenthes-nepenthes-madagascariensis-fro-20-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}