{"product_id":"soldug-drosera-capensis-narrow-leaf-fro-25-stk","title":"Cape sundew (Drosera capensis \"narrow leaf\") | seeds, 25 pcs.","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFROST TOLERANT\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDrosera capensis \u003c\/em\u003e\"Narrow Leaf\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soldug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sundew, Cape sundew\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"726\" data-start=\"364\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"396\" data-start=\"364\"\u003eDrosera capensis ‘Narrow Leaf’\u003c\/em\u003e is a special form of the classic South African sundew, characterized by its \u003cstrong data-end=\"506\" data-start=\"475\"\u003every narrow, elongated leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, which give the plant a sleeker and more elegant appearance than the standard variety. It has the same impressive insect-trapping abilities as the species, but with a more refined and dense growth habit, making it popular among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1033\" data-start=\"728\"\u003eThe leaves are long, narrow, and densely covered with glandular hairs that secrete the characteristic glistening trapping droplets. These droplets attract small insects, which become stuck and enveloped as the leaf slowly curls around the prey to digest it. An effective strategy for surviving in nutrient-poor environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1033\" data-start=\"728\"\u003eCultivation and requirements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1033\" data-start=\"728\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1096\" data-start=\"1064\"\u003eDrosera capensis ‘Narrow Leaf’\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most \u003cstrong data-end=\"1141\" data-start=\"1114\"\u003erobust and easy-to-grow\u003c\/strong\u003e carnivorous plants. It thrives on a windowsill, in a greenhouse, or in a terrarium. To succeed with it, you require:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1281\" data-start=\"1247\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1260\" data-start=\"1247\"\u003eLots of light\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1365\" data-start=\"1284\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"1284\"\u003eNutrient-poor substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e, e.g., \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kodaedende-plantejord-5-l\" title=\"Jord til kødædende planter\"\u003especialized carnivorous plant soil\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/sphagnum-3-l\" title=\"Sphagnum\"\u003esphagnum moss \u003c\/a\u003emixed with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/perlite-3-liter-2-6-mm\" title=\"Perlite\"\u003eperlite\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1409\" data-start=\"1368\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1407\" data-start=\"1368\"\u003eRainwater or demineralized water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1457\" data-start=\"1412\"\u003eConstantly moist soil, without standing in deep water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1457\" data-start=\"1412\"\u003eTolerates light \u003cstrong\u003efrost\u003c\/strong\u003e: It will die back in winter, only to emerge again in the spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1624\" data-start=\"1459\"\u003eIn terms of temperature, it is very tolerant: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1512\" data-start=\"1500\"\u003e10–30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal, and it can stay outdoors during the summer. Plants remain green and active year-round in frost-free conditions. In the event of frost, the plant will die back and re-emerge when conditions allow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1624\" data-start=\"1459\"\u003eGrowing from seed:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1624\" data-start=\"1459\"\u003eThe seeds are sown \u003cstrong data-end=\"1692\" data-start=\"1666\"\u003eon top of moist sphagnum moss\u003c\/strong\u003e without being covered. They require light to germinate and prefer 20–28 °C as well as high humidity. Germination typically takes 2–5 weeks. The seedlings quickly develop their first narrow little leaves and are easy to care for as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1624\" data-start=\"1459\"\u003eConcluding note:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1624\" data-start=\"1459\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1974\" data-start=\"1942\"\u003eDrosera capensis ‘Narrow Leaf’\u003c\/em\u003e is a strong, easy, and decorative carnivorous plant, which distinguishes itself from the standard form with its \u003cstrong data-end=\"2092\" data-start=\"2069\"\u003eextra narrow leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e and more upright, graceful growth. An obvious choice for both beginners and collectors who want to expand their sundew collection with a variation that is both easy and different in its expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e- The seeds are quite small but germinate readily.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eREMEMBER\u003c\/span\u003e the right soil: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kodaedende-plantejord-5-l\" title=\"Kødædende plantejord\"\u003eCarnivorous plant soil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54565833408780,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Droseracapensis_narrowleaf.jpg?v=1763716914","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/soldug-drosera-capensis-narrow-leaf-fro-25-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}