{"title":"Exotics from seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow exotics yourself from seed: dwarf banana, dwarf palm, cacti, passion flower and egg tree from SPERLI. With patience, warmth and the matching GREEN24 growing media and fertilisers for bananas, palms and cacti.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sperli-85160-zwergbanane-coco","title":"SPERLI Zwergbanane Coco","description":"\u003cp\u003eA banana for tubs and conservatories that bears pink, velvety fruits – grown from seed, a project with real wow factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusa velutina comes from north-east India at the foot of the Himalayas. Bananas are among humanity’s oldest crops; in New Guinea they were cultivated around 7,000 years ago. The epithet “velutina” means velvety – after the skin of its small fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA decorative tub plant with large leaves for a bright, warm spot out of the harsh midday sun. Outdoors in summer if you like, frost-free and bright in winter. The fruits are ornamental; they contain many hard seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India, banana plants adorn entrances at weddings and festivals – as a sign of good fortune, abundance and hospitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA thought for giving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnyone growing a banana from seed needs patience above all – for two to three months nothing seems to happen, then the first leaf unfurls. A gift for people who know that the most beautiful things take time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 packet for approx. 4 plants\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Musa velutina\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150–200 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e shade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e all year round\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–80 days\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e loose seed\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to sow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eSow indoors all year round, ideally in Kokohum (coir substrate) in the Anzuchthaus PRO24 propagator.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlace seeds 0.5–1 cm deep and keep evenly moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAt 25–30 °C the seeds germinate in 60–80 days; the propagator keeps warmth and humidity steady.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePot young plants into a tub with Bananen- \u0026amp; Strelitzienerde (banana and strelitzia compost) and keep them bright and warm, out of the harsh midday sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery time: 1–2 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer: SPERLI GmbH. Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60230555533696,"sku":"SPERLI-85160","price":3.59,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/sperli-85160-originalpackung.jpg?v=1793097347"},{"product_id":"sperli-86278-zwergpalme","title":"SPERLI Zwergpalme","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe dwarf fan palm stays at 80–100 cm in a tub and flowers from May to August – a Mediterranean palm you raise yourself from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChamaerops humilis is at home in the western Mediterranean, from Spain and Portugal through southern France and Italy to North Africa. Alongside the Cretan date palm, it is the only palm species native to Europe. There it grows on dry, rocky slopes and along the coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a tub it brings a southern feel to patio and balcony. As a plant it likes a bright spot out of the harsh midday sun; in winter it needs a bright, frost-free place. Over the years several stems sprout from its base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts name says what it is: “Chamaerops” combines Greek words for “low” and “shrub”, and “humilis” is Latin for low. In Spain and North Africa its leaves were traditionally woven into baskets, mats and brooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA thought for giving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe dwarf fan palm grows not only upwards but outwards: over the years several stems rise from a single root. An image of a family or friendship that grows larger with time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 packet for approx. 5 plants\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chamaerops humilis\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80–100 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e shade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes (container)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e all year round\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e May–August\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–28 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120–160 days\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e loose seed\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to sow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eSow indoors all year round, in Kokohum (coir substrate) in the Anzuchthaus PRO24 propagator.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlace seeds 0.5–1 cm deep and keep evenly moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAt 25–28 °C they germinate in 120–160 days; the propagator keeps warmth and humidity stable through the long germination period.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePot strong young plants into a tub, keep them bright but out of the harsh midday sun and feed with Palmen-Dünger (palm fertiliser).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery time: 1–2 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer: SPERLI GmbH. Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60230555697536,"sku":"SPERLI-86278","price":3.59,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/sperli-86278-originalpackung.jpg?v=1793097348"},{"product_id":"sperli-85589-kakteen-tropensortiment","title":"SPERLI Kakteen Tropensortiment","description":"\u003cp\u003eA colourful cactus assortment from seed: enough for around 50 small plants of 20–30 cm that can flower in many colours in pots on a sunny windowsill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCacti come almost exclusively from the Americas, from the deserts of North America to the Andes and the rainforests of South America. 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Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60230556254592,"sku":"SPERLI-85589","price":3.59,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/sperli-85589-originalpackung.jpg?v=1793097406"},{"product_id":"sperli-86291-passionsblume","title":"SPERLI Passionsblume","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe blue passion flower climbs up to 200 cm in a tub and opens its multicoloured, intricately built flowers from May to October.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePassiflora caerulea comes from southern South America, for example Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. Spanish missionaries encountered passion flowers in the 16th and 17th centuries and saw a sign in them. The blue passion flower has long been one of the most popular species in European gardens and conservatories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its tendrils it climbs trellis, mesh or obelisk and clothes a sunny spot on patio or balcony in summer. It spends the winter bright and frost-free. Its orange fruits are ornamental but not for eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe missionaries read the flower as an image of Christ’s Passion: the corona as the crown of thorns, the three stigmas as the nails, the five anthers as the wounds and the ten petals and sepals as the apostles. 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Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60230556287360,"sku":"SPERLI-86291","price":3.59,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/sperli-86291-originalpackung.jpg?v=1793097407"},{"product_id":"sperli-85277-eierbaum","title":"SPERLI Eierbaum","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn aubergine as an ornamental: the egg tree grows 60–80 cm tall, flowers purple and from August bears fruits as an eye-catcher for tubs and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe aubergine comes from tropical Asia, where it has been grown in India and China for a very long time. Arab traders and scholars brought it to the Mediterranean in the Middle Ages. 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Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60230557892992,"sku":"SPERLI-85277","price":3.59,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/sperli-85277-originalpackung.jpg?v=1793097467"},{"product_id":"sperli-80680-birnenmelone-pepino","title":"SPERLI Birnenmelone Pepino","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe pepino, or melon pear, bears multicoloured fruits from August to October – an exotic from the Andes for raised beds and tubs in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolanum muricatum comes from the Andes of South America, for example Peru, Ecuador and Colombia, and was grown there before the Spanish arrived. The conquerors called the fruit “pepino” – in Spanish actually the word for cucumber. It is closely related to the tomato and the potato.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRipe pepinos are eaten fresh, much like melon. The plant grows bushy and needs a sunny, warm spot and plenty of room in a raised bed or large tub. Only the ripe fruits are eaten, not the leaves and stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn German it is called Birnenmelone, pear melon, because its fruits recall both pear and melon. A name that reaches between two familiar fruits for words to describe something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA thought for giving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRelated to the tomato and the potato, reminiscent of pear and melon – and yet entirely itself. A gift for people who do not fit into any box.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 packet for approx. 10 plants\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solanum muricatum\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e annual\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes (raised bed, container)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e February–April\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e August–October\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–28 days\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRow spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e loose seed\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to sow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eStart indoors from February to April, in seed compost in the Anzuchthaus PRO24 propagator.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep; at 20–25 °C they germinate in 14–28 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eKeep the seedlings bright and warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFrom mid-May, plant in full sun in raised beds or tubs with peat-free Gemüseerde (vegetable compost), spacing 100 × 60 cm, and feed with Tomaten-Dünger (tomato fertiliser).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery time: 1–2 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer: SPERLI GmbH. 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