{"title":"Rare and Exclusive Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere you can find uncommon or rare plants as well as Flora Horror exclusives!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"catopsis-subulata","title":"Catopsis subulata","description":"\u003cp\u003eSCIENTIFIC NAME: Catopsis Subulata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOMMON NAME: Bromeliad. Tillandsia. Air plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePLACE OF ORIGIN: Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGENERAL INFO: Catopsis Subulata grows mostly epiphytically from trees within pine-oak forests in\u003cbr\u003eMexico, Guatemala and Honduras. This species forms tightly restricted, labyrinthian leaf rosettes, which\u003cbr\u003ewith the help of smooth, waxy surfaces effectively capture insects in the water below. Can be grown\u003cbr\u003epotted, in which the species can get quite large or epiphytically attached to vertical surfaces or hanging\u003cbr\u003epots. Treat much like other bromeliads and air plants, keeping water accumulated in the rosette\u003cbr\u003eopenings and minding humidity airflow and light based on your conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWATER: Can be treated like a true air plant, but if using soil only allow it to become slightly damp. Lightly\u003cbr\u003emist the leaves to maintain humidity and ensure at least some water is maintained in the leaf water-\u003cbr\u003ewells. This species forms tight leaf structures that hold water easily and aids in catching and absorbing\u003cbr\u003eprey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOIL: We use Orchid fir-bark and sphagnum moss (70\/30) in our potted specimen, but Catopsis can\u003cbr\u003emounted as true air-plants without any medium. (Specimen will grow much larger if planted in pots\u003cbr\u003ewith soil)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONTAINERS: Hanging, self water pot and basket provided. (Air plants can rot if overwatered so avoid\u003cbr\u003eusing g the self water feature of these pots. Can be mounted vertically, tied to branches or climbing\u003cbr\u003etrellises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLIGHT: Flexible to light conditions. Will take on tighter, more colorful forms under intense light and\u003cbr\u003elonger, curly green leaves in low light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFERTILIZATION: We recommend using MAXSEA brand fertilizer for all carnivorous plants, as these\u003cbr\u003esensitive plants respond best to this formulation. The plants will naturally catch pests, and these can be\u003cbr\u003e‘fed’ to the plant by simply dropping them into the water wells. Fertilize once every 2 weeks in spring\u003cbr\u003eand summer, and once a month in winter. 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Set apart from other species of Brocchinia by its distinct appearance, B. acuminata is also\u003cbr\u003especulated to be a myrmecophyte, forming symbiotic relationships with colonies of ants whose\u003cbr\u003eactivities, feces and carcasses all supply the peltate trichomes housed at the bottom of the water\u003cbr\u003ereservoir with nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWATER: B. acuminata is considered terrestrial, growing almost exclusively on the ground. Fully saturate the soil once or twice a week, never allowing a full dryback period. Lightly mist the leaves to maintain humidity and ALWAYS ensure at least some water is maintained in the central reservoir. This is\u003cbr\u003eessential for protecting the large peltate trichomes, (possibly the largest of any carnivorous bromeliad).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOIL: We use a 60\/40 or 70\/30 perlite to peat mix for all Brocchinia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONTAINERS: We prefer terracotta pots up to 12 inches in size for this species. Plastic pots of the same\u003cbr\u003esize are also adequate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLIGHT: B. acuminata has a tendency to stretch for light, and can sometimes form vine-like structures in\u003cbr\u003elow-light situations. Under intense lights the leaves form erect, light green to yellow pointed blades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFERTILIZATION: We recommend using MAXSEA brand fertilizer for all carnivorous plants, as these\u003cbr\u003esensitive plants respond best to this formulation. The plants will naturally catch pests, and these can be\u003cbr\u003e‘fed’ to the plant by simply dropping them into the water well. Fertilize once every 2 weeks in spring\u003cbr\u003eand summer, and once a month in winter. 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This bladderwort produces long, running stolons which it uses to drop down into the water wells of bromeliad in order to grow new plants. U.nelumbifolia produces tall, orchids-like flowers and large bladders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCULTIVATION REQUIREMENTS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWATER: Epiphytic Utricularia do best in well drained containers. Keep the medium wet, utilizing the tray method in drier conditions. this particular bladderwort does best inside of the water wells of bromeliads which provide the perfect humidity and acidity to thrive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLIGHT: The more light given to Utricularia the more flowers you can expect throughout the year. The species can tolerate full sun or full spectrum LED grow lights for 18 hours a day. 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