{"product_id":"rod-kobralilje-arisaema-consanguineum-fro-10-stk","title":"Red Cobra Lily (Arisaema consanguineum) | seeds, 10 pcs.","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eArisaema consanguineum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Cobra lily\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Cobra lily, Himalayan cobra lily\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArisaema consanguineum\u003c\/em\u003e is an elegant and distinctive tuberous plant from the Himalayas, China, and northern India, where it grows in moist woodland areas and on mountain slopes. The species is particularly known for its very characteristic leaves, which consist of many long, narrow leaflets arranged almost like an umbrella.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant develops a dramatic inflorescence with a hood-shaped spathe in green and purple shades, as well as a long, thread-like spadix that often hangs decoratively from the flower. The combination of exotic flowering and elegant foliage makes the species one of the most popular cobra lilies among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kobralilje-arisaema-ciliatum-fro-10-stk\" title=\"Cobra lily (Arisaema ciliatum) | seeds\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eArisaema ciliatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cem\u003eArisaema consanguineum\u003c\/em\u003e typically has a more elegant and light appearance with narrower leaves and a slimmer flower shape, while \u003cem\u003eA. ciliatum\u003c\/em\u003e often appears more robust and dramatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArisaema consanguineum\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\u003esheltered and cool conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nutrient-rich, forest floor-like soil with high organic content is ideal. During the growing season, it can be supplemented with a mild, \u003ca title=\"Liquid organic fertilizer\" 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 species is relatively hardy and can be grown outdoors in Denmark in a sheltered location with well-drained soil. However, the tuber does not tolerate standing winter moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn winter, the plant enters dormancy and withers away before shooting again in the spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation from seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds of \u003cem\u003eArisaema consanguineum\u003c\/em\u003e germinate best with patience and natural temperature shifts. 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 location, but without direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ea natural cold period or stratification (we have already stratified the seeds)\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 value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArisaema consanguineum\u003c\/em\u003e is primarily grown as an \u003cstrong\u003eornamental and collector's plant\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is especially the elegant leaves and the distinctive flowers that make the species so popular among collectors of exotic forest floor plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor enthusiasts of cobra lilies, the species is an obvious addition to other exciting species such as \u003cem\u003eArisaema ciliatum\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Cobra lily (Arisaema griffithii) | tubers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kobralilje-arisaema-griffithii-knolde\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eArisaema griffithii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"tubers of Cobra lily (Arisaema speciosum)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kobralilje-arisaema-speciosum-knolde\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eArisaema speciosum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArisaema consanguineum\u003c\/em\u003e is an obvious choice for the plant enthusiast who wants to grow an elegant and unusual forest floor plant entirely from seed – a species with an exotic character, beautiful foliage, and high collector value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54812138733836,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Arisaemaconsanguineum_2.jpg?v=1780220621","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/rod-kobralilje-arisaema-consanguineum-fro-10-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}