Pinguicula Red Starfish - carnivorous plant

Carnivorous plant - Drosera sp. Lantau Islandsupplied in an in vitro cupThe diameter of the adult plant is 5-7 cm.The plant prefers full sun16 hours of light / dayHumidity: 65-75 %Temperature: 22-32°CDormancy period: none A unique insectivorous plant native to the picturesque island of Lantau in Hong Kong. This island is known for its biodiversity and is home to many plant and animal species. Drosera sp. Lantau Island is one of the species that has adapted to the difficult conditions on the island. This sundew is known for its tiny, spoon-shaped leaves covered in sticky mucus that attract and trap insects to meet its food requirements.It is a small plant that forms compact rosettes up to 5 cm in diameter. The leaves are round or slightly elliptical, up to 1 cm long and covered with dense, sticky hairs (tentacles) that secrete a sweet substance that attracts insects. The Lantau sundew is rarely seen in cultivation, making it a valuable specimen for collectors of insectivorous plantsSize: The adult plant reaches a diameter of 5 to 7.6 cm. Leaf color: Plant color ranges from deep olive green to wine red in good light. More light means a more reddish color. Light: The plant prefers full sun or the equivalent of growing light, i.e. 16 hours of light per day. Substrate: A special substrate mix for insectivorous plants from Aqua Art is recommended. Feeding: The plant prefers beetles, dried earthworms, fish food. Humidity: The optimum humidity for this plant is between 65 % and 75 %. The plant must be kept constantly moist. It is recommended to use water with a low salt and mineral content, e.g. rainwater or distilled water Temperature: The plant grows best at temperatures between 22 and 32 °C. Rest period: There is no technical rest period, but the plant may stop growing if the temperature or humidity is too low. The combination of carnivorous plants with reptiles reptiles in a terrarium can create an aesthetically pleasing and ecologically interesting environment. Carnivorous plants such as Drosera, Nepenthes, Pinguicula and Sarracenia are not only exotic and beautiful, but they also contribute to a balanced ecosystem by controlling the population of small insects. small insects.

Carnivorous plant - Pinguicula Ginasupplied in an in vitro cupDiameter up to 12cmSunlightHumidity: 50-70%Temperature: 15-25 °C Flower purple, one flower per stemPinguicula 'Gina' is a Mexican hybrid of the common Pinguicula zecheri and Pinguicula agnata. It was registered as a cultivar in 1998. Pinguicula 'Gina' is known for its eye-catching flowers and blooms all year round. It is easy to cultivate and therefore a good plant for beginners. The color of the leaves can vary from bright green to yellow to pink depending on the light intensity.Size: The diameter of the rosette can reach up to 12cm. Flowers: Flowering time: Mainly in spring and summer. Delicate flowers with lilac-colored petals. The stem is slender and elongated with a single flower per stem.Light: Partial to full sun or equivalent growing light.Substrate: A well-drained mix often consisting of peat, perlite and sand.Feeding/fertilizing: Avoid fertilizing the substrate! The plant gets all the nutrients it needs from the prey it catches or eats.Humidity: The humidity should be between 50-70%. Temperature: The ideal temperature for this plant is 15-25 °CPropagation: Propagation is by leaf cuttingsThe combination of carnivorous plants with reptiles reptiles in a terrarium can create an aesthetically pleasing and ecologically interesting environment. Carnivorous plants such as Drosera, Nepenthes, Pinguicula and Sarracenia are not only exotic and beautiful, they also they also contribute to a balanced ecosystem by controlling the population of small insects. small insects.

Carnivorous plant - Drosera spatulatasupplied in an in vitro cupVery adaptable and easy to keeprosette diameter 5cmfull sunlighthumidity: 50-70%the optimum temperature range is 15-25 °CPink or white flowersDrosera spatulata, also known as spoon-shaped sundew, is a small, perennial, insectivorous plant found in Asia, Australia and New Zealand. It is prized for its adaptability to different environmental conditions, making it one of the easiest sundews to cultivate. The plant forms low leaf rosettes with a diameter of up to 5 cm and individual spoon-shaped leaves. Each leaf is covered with red, sticky hairs (tentacles) that secrete a sweet substance that attracts insects. Once an insect is caught, the leaves slowly curl up and begin digestion.Drosera spatulata is an excellent choice for beginners interested in insectivorous plants. Due to its small size and ease of cultivation, it is ideal for growing in terrariums or WabiKusa jars.size: The rosettes are rather small with a final diameter of 5cm. Flowers: The flowers are pink or white and grow on an approx. 20cm long flower stalk.Light: Drosera spatulata requires full sun or bright, diffused light for most of the day. Provide at least 12 hours of light.Substrate: The ideal substrate for Drosera spatulata is a mixture of sphagnum peat and sand or perlite in a 1:1 ratio. The substrate should be acidic (pH 4.5-5.5) and well-drained. The spoon-leaved sundew requires constant moisture in the substrate. It is best watered with distilled, demineralized or rainwater, although tap water should be avoided. The substrate should be moist but not flooded. Feeding/ fertilizing: The sundew does not require additional fertilization as it absorbs the nutrients from the insects it catches. Occasionally you can feed the plant with small insects such as fruit flies.Humidity: This plant prefers high humidity, although it can also adapt to drier conditions. It is recommended to maintain a humidity of 50-70%.Temperature:The spoon-leaved sundew can tolerate a range of temperatures, but grows best in moderate conditions. The optimum temperature range is 15-25 °C. It can also tolerate lower temperatures, but cannot tolerate frost.Propagation: Some varieties of this plant grow in regions with short growing seasons growing seasons or changeable climates. Genetically adapted to this, they grow quickly and flower at a small size. From the germinating seed to the fully grown, flowering plant often only six months.The combination of carnivorous plants with reptiles in a terrarium reptiles in a terrarium can create an aesthetically pleasing and ecologically interesting environment. Carnivorous plants such as Drosera, Nepenthes, Pinguicula and Sarracenia are not only exotic and beautiful, but they also they also contribute to a balanced ecosystem by controlling the population of small insects. small insects.

Carnivorous plant - Utricularia longifolia supplied in an in-vitro potHeight up to 30 cm for the adult plantFull sunlight to partial shadeHumidity: 70-80 %Temperature: 15-30 °C Flowers all year roundUtricularia longifolia is an epiphytic bladderwort native to Brazil. It bears purple flowers on long stems and its large bladder traps often grow out of the bottom of the pot. It is best kept in moist soil for most of the year, with a slightly drier dormant period in winter.Size / flowers:Utricularia longifolia is a large carnivorous plant that can grow up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are dark green, the beautiful flowers are purple with fine white veins. Light: Full sun to partial shade - requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.Substrate: A well-drained mixture often consisting of peat, perlite and sand.Feeding/fertilizing: Avoid fertilizing the substrate! The plant gets all the nutrients it needs from the prey it catches or eats.Humidity: The humidity should be between 80-90%. Temperature: Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, prefers a temperate to warm climate.The combination of carnivorous plants with reptiles reptiles in a terrarium can create an aesthetically pleasing and ecologically interesting environment. Carnivorous plants such as Drosera, Nepenthes, Pinguicula and Sarracenia are not only exotic and beautiful, they also they also contribute to a balanced ecosystem by controlling the population of small insects. small insects.

Carnivorous plant - Pinguicula Aphrodite clone minisupplied in an in vitro cupDiameter up to 5-8cmSunlightHumidity: 50-70%Temperature: 15-25 °C Flower purple, one flower per stemPinguicula Aphrodite Clone Mini is the result of a cross between two species: Pinguicula moctezumae and Pinguicula agnata. The long, narrow leaves with rounded tips form a summer rosette that is impressive despite its small size. The plant flowers all year round, with the color and size of the flowers changing as the plant ages. The leaves of this plant can grow up to 12 cm long and 2 cm wide. The color of the leaves can vary from green to dark red depending on the light intensity.Size: The diameter of the rosette reaches 5-8 cm. Flowers: Flowering time: Mainly in spring and summer. Delicate flowers with lilac-colored petals. The stem is slender and elongated with a single flower per stem.Light: Partial to full sun or equivalent growing light.Substrate: A well-drained mix often consisting of peat, perlite and sand.Feeding/fertilizing: Avoid fertilizing the substrate! The plant gets all the nutrients it needs from the prey it catches or eats.Humidity: The humidity should be between 50-70%. Temperature: The ideal temperature for this plant is 15-25 °CPropagation: Propagation is by leaf cuttingsThe combination of carnivorous plants with reptiles reptiles in a terrarium can create an aesthetically pleasing and ecologically interesting environment. Carnivorous plants such as Drosera, Nepenthes, Pinguicula and Sarracenia are not only exotic and beautiful, they also they also contribute to a balanced ecosystem by controlling the population of small insects. small insects.

Carnivorous plant - Pinguicula Sethos supplied in an in vitro cupDiameter up to 5 to 7.6 cmHumidity: 50-80%Temperature: 22-29 °CAttractive flowers, mostly bright pink to magenta-coloredPinguicula Sethos is a carnivorous plant. It is a cross between 'Ehlersiae' and 'Moranensis'. Its name refers to the Egyptian pharaoh, which makes it even more mysterious.The adult plant reaches a diameter of 5 to 7.6 cm. The color of the leaves can vary from green to light pink depending on the incidence of light.Size: The diameter of the rosette can be up to 5 to 7.6 cm Flowers: Blooms in spring and summer. Delicate and attractive flowers, usually bright pink to magenta with a white or light throat. One flower is produced per stem.Light: The Pinguicula Sethos prefers bright, indirect light with occasional direct sunlight.Substrate: A well-drained mixture often consisting of peat, perlite and sand. Feeding/ fertilizing: Avoid fertilizing the substrate! The plant gets all the nutrients it needs from the prey it catches or eats.Humidity: The humidity should be between 50-80%. Temperature: The ideal temperature for this plant is 22-29 °CPropagation: Propagation is by leaf cuttings or division.The combination of carnivorous plants with reptiles reptiles in a terrarium can create an aesthetically pleasing and ecologically interesting environment. Carnivorous plants such as Drosera, Nepenthes, Pinguicula and Sarracenia are not only exotic and beautiful, but they also contribute to a balanced ecosystem by controlling the population of small insects. small insects.