Substrate for carnivorous plants

Carnivorous plant - Pinguicula Floriansupplied in an in vitro cupeasy to keepThe diameter of the rosette is approx. 1 cmSunlight, 16-hour dayHumidity: 50-80%Temperature: 22-29 °CPale pink flowerPinguicula 'Florian' is a hybrid of Pinguicula 'Debbertiana' and Pinguicula. 'Esseriana'. Pinguicula 'Florian' was registered as a cultivar in 2004 and is named after the breeder's eldest son. The plant Pinguicula 'Florian' has leaves that turn an intense red color in strong light.This is an easy-to-grow species of carnivorous plant and therefore also suitable for beginners.Size: The rosette reaches a diameter of only 1-2 cm. Excellent for cultivation in the small WabiKusa jars. Flowers: The flower emerges from the winter rosette and is pale pink.Light: The plant prefers partial to full sun, 16 hours of light per day Substrate: An airy and well-drained mixture, usually consisting of peat moss and perlite or coarse sand. Feeding/ fertilizing: The plant does not require special fertilization as it absorbs nutrients through insects. The plant can be fed Drosophila from time to time. Springtails that stray onto the plant are also eaten.Humidity: The ideal humidity is between 50 % and 80 % with sufficient air circulation. During the insectivorous phase, provide sufficient distilled water to keep the medium moist. The plant can also tolerate dry periods. Temperature: The plant grows well at temperatures between 22°C and 29°C.Propagation: Propagation takes place via leaf cuttings. The leaf is broken off at the base and placed on the moist substrate. New plants will form after a few weeks. 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 Cherry Blossomsupplied in an in vitro cupDiameter up to 5.5cmHumidity: 50-80%Temperature: 22-29 °C Purple flowerPinguicula 'Cherry Blossom' is a unique plant that stands out due to its special appearance. It is similar to Pinguicula agnata, but differs in its purple flower. The adult plant reaches a diameter of 5.5 cm. The color of the leaves can vary from light green to pink, depending on the light intensity.Size: The diameter of the rosette can reach up to 5.5 cm. Flowers: Flowering time: Mainly in spring and summer. The cherry blossom-like flowers are usually pink with a white or light-colored throat. The stem is long and slender, with a single flower per stem.Light: Pinguicula Cherry Blossom 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 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.

Aqua Art Drosera capensis - Sundew for terrarium & WabiKusaDrosera capensis (Cape Sundew) fascinates with long catch leaves that form glittering sticky drops to catch small insects. As an in vitro plant, it starts clean and compact - ideal for bright, humid setups such as paludariums, carnivorous terrariums or Wabi-Kusa.Product features:Cultivated in vitro (sterile in a pot)Carnivorous plant with sticky trapping leaves (sundew principle)Suitable for humid terrariums/paludariums and very bright locationsRobust and also suitable for beginnersImportant advantages:Exciting observation effect: trapping leaves shine and react to preySupports a near-natural microclimate in humid terrarium setupsNo fertilization necessary - the plant covers its needs by catching small insectsInformation:Origin (species): Cape region / South Africa; grows in nutrient-poor, permanently moist habitats (e.g. swamps, banks, streams)Size/growing height: approx. 5-20 cm (depending on conditions)Temperature requirements: approx. 10-35 °C; as frost-free as possible in winter (guideline: not below approx. 5 °C)Air humidity: at least approx. 50 % recommendedLight: bright to sunny (for strong coloration and good catching drops)Water/substrate: soft/low-lime (e.g. rainwater/osmosis water), acidic, nutrient-poor substrate; permanently moist to wet Drosera capensis, the Cape sundew, is a real classic among carnivorous plants - and for good reason: the long, narrow catch leaves are covered with many fine tentacles that form glistening adhesive droplets. These droplets attract small insects and hold on to them so that the plant can supplement its low nutrient requirements. At the same time, Drosera capensis is comparatively uncomplicated to care for and is therefore also attractive for beginners . The species originates from the Cape region of South Africa, where it grows in permanently moist, nutrient-poor areas such as swamps, on banks and along watercourses. You can easily replicate this principle at home: The decisive factors are plenty of light and a constantly moist to wet, acidic and nutrient-poor substrate. Soft, low-lime water (e.g. rainwater or osmosis water) is recommended for watering. Fertilizing is not necessary.In suitable conditions, Drosera capensis typically grows to a height of around 5 to 20 cm. It does particularly well in bright, humid terrariums, paludariums or similar humid setups where the catching droplets are formed stably. A humidity level of around 50 % is a good guideline, although the plant is particularly reliable in a constantly humid environment.Drosera capensis is pleasantly tolerant when it comes to temperature requirements: a range of approx. 10-35 °C is suitable for cultivation. In the cooler months of the year, it should be kept frost-free; as a guide, temperatures should not fall below approx. 5 °C in winter. This will keep the plant vital and allow it to sprout vigorously again in spring.Zoo Roco tip:For in vitro plants, it is worth acclimatizing them gently: rinse the gel carefully, place them in a carnivorous substrate and keep them in a very bright place for the first 7-14 days, but only gradually give them extreme midday sun. If the catching drops decrease, this is usually an indication of too little light or too dry air - first increase the light intensity and ensure that the substrate is constantly moist.

Carnivorous plant - Stylidium debilesupplied in an in vitro cupdiameter up to 10cmfull sunlight to partial shadeHumidity: 50-80%Temperature: 22-29°C very attractive inflorescencesStylidium debile does not feed on insects, but scientists have found that the flowers have a small area on the underside that is capable of catching and digesting very small insects. The plant uses a special trapping mechanism based on the sensitivity of the stamens. When an insect lands on the flower and triggers the trapping mechanism, the stamens collapse abruptly and hold the insect against the pistil, which also promotes pollination.Stylidium debile has a moderate water requirement. This plant prefers the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Size:Forms a compact clump of small rosettes of leaves and flowering stems. Mature specimens can reach a height of 5 to 15 cm Flowers: Delicate and attractive flowers, mostly pink to purple, with a distinctive lip.Light: Full sun to partial shade - requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.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 70-90%. 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, but they also contribute to a balanced ecosystem by controlling the population of small insects. small insects.

Aqua Art Drosera capensis 'Albino' - bright cape sundew as an in vitro plantDrosera capensis 'Albino' has a particularly bright appearance: instead of red tentacles, it has predominantly green catch leaves with clear, sticky drops and forms white flowers. As an in vitro plant, you can start it cleanly in a cup - ideal for very bright, moist biotopes in terrariums or plant shelves. Characteristics and requirements:Albino form: hardly/no red pigments, light-colored tentacles and sticky traps with glittering catching drops (sundew principle)Origin: South Africa, Cape region (Cape of Good Hope area)Size: depending on conditions, usually approx. 5-20 cm in heightLight: full sun or strong plant light 10-14 hrs/dayHumidity:optimal approx. 65-75 %Temperature: ideal approx. 22-32 °CStriking color contrast to red carnivoresSupports the natural reduction of small flying insects (e.g. fungus gnats/small mosquito species) with trapping leavesEasy to care for: focus on light + constant humidity, no fertilization necessaryNo dormant period necessaryDrosera capensis 'Albino' is the Cape sundew for anyone who loves carnivores but is looking for a particularly bright, elegant look. In contrast to many classic Cape sundew forms, 'Albino' shows hardly any red pigments: The plant appears predominantly green, the catching droplets shine clearly and the flowers appear white. This provides a nice contrast in terrariums, paludariums or on bright windowsills - especially next to reddish species or colored hardscape elements. The catching technique is typical of sundews: sticky drops sit on the tentacles to which small insects adhere. This is not only exciting to watch, but also fits perfectly into nutrient-poor biotopes because Drosera supplements its low nutrient requirements with prey. Fertilizing is not necessary - on the contrary, too many nutrients are usually the quickest route to problems for carnivores.Three points are crucial for successful cultivation: plenty of light, constant humidity and suitable substrate/water. Aqua Art recommends full sun or an equally strong plant light with around 10 to 14 hours of illumination per day. This keeps the plant vital and reliably forms catching droplets. The following applies to the climate: A humidity of approx. 65-75 % is ideal and the plant prefers to grow at 22-32 °C. This makes it particularly suitable for well-lit, humid terrariums or warm indoor rooms with stable conditions.Quality counts when watering: use water that is as low in salt and minerals as possible (e.g. rain or distilled water) and keep the substrate permanently moist. As an in vitro plant, you get a clean start in a practical cup - this is ideal if you value controlled conditions and want to keep your terrarium as free of "roommates" as possible.Zoo Roco tip:If your Drosera hardly shows any "dew", it is usually due to insufficient light or air that is too dry. First increase the light intensity (not just the hours) and ensure that the substrate is constantly moist. After opening the in-vitro cup: carefully rinse the gel, place in carnivorous substrate and gradually acclimatize to full sun or strong light for 1-2 weeks.

Aqua Art Nepenthes ampullaria 'Red'Compact, red ground pots for the humid terrariumNepenthes ampullaria 'Red' forms a particularly large number of amphora-shaped ground pots in attractive shades of red, giving it the appearance of a dense "carpet of pots". It is ideal for warm, very humid terrariums and paludariums with bright, indirect light.Characteristics and requirements:Origin (species): Southeast Asia; natural distribution from Thailand to western Malaysia and Maluku to New Guinea, among othersHabitat: humid lowland habitats, including (swamp) forestsTemperature: warm; often approx. 21-24 °C in the terrariumLight: bright to very bright, preferably indirect/diffuse (no prolonged blazing sun)Water: As low in minerals as possible (rain/osmosis water)Lowland Nepenthes with numerous potsPots typically urn/amphora-shaped, approx. 2-10 cm long in natureRequires high humidity (70-90%)Warm climate: as a lowland species, rather constantly warmVery decorative in humid setups because many pitchers are visible at the same timeExciting plant to observe: pitcher formation and coloration clearly react to light and climateNo fertilization necessary; nutrient-poor substrate is expressly desiredNepenthes ampullaria 'Red' is a tropical pitcher plant that looks particularly impressive in humid lowland biotopes. Instead of only forming individual pitchers on long tendrils, this species develops many pitchers in the lower area - often in dense groups directly at the base of the plant. It is precisely this "pitcher carpet" effect that makes it so popular in terrariums, paludariums or warm, humid plant showcases.In the wild, Nepenthes ampullaria is widespread in Southeast Asia and grows predominantly in humid, tropical lowland habitats, including swamp and rainforest areas. Accordingly, it appreciates conditions that are constantly warm and very humid. High humidity (often in the range of around 70-90% or more) and temperatures in the warm lowland spectrum of around 22-26°C are considered a good orientation.For Nepenthes, "lowland spectrum" simply means the climate profile of lowland species - i.e. conditions similar to those in tropical lowland and swamp areas. "Spectrum" does not mean a hard fixed value, but a range of temperatures/humidity in which these plants grow reliably and form pitchers.The plants like bright light, but not burning midday sun. Many cultivation instructions recommend very bright, but diffuse or indirect light over longer periods of time (e.g. under plant light or in a well-shaded greenhouse) so that leaves and pitchers remain healthy and the plant reliably "pitches" (produces pitchers)Water quality is particularly important for everyday care: if possible, use water that is low in minerals (rain or osmosis water). The substrate should be airy, acidic and low in nutrients - typical Nepenthes mixtures are often based on sphagnum and structural components so that the roots remain moist but do not suffocate.Zoo Roco tip:If Nepenthes ampullaria 'Red' makes few pitchers at first, this is usually a sign of too low humidity or too little light. First increase the humidity (e.g. in the terrarium/with good ventilation) and provide bright, indirect light. Water consistently with rain/osmosis water - depending on the region, tap water is often too rich in minerals for carnivores.