{"product_id":"stephania-pierrei","title":"Stephania pierrei","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA caudex-forming plant from northern Thailand with a fascinating life cycle\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the monsoon season, \u003cem\u003eStephania pierrei\u003c\/em\u003e forms long vines with beautiful, circular, shield-shaped leaves from its caudex. At the beginning of the dry season, the vines die back and the plant survives the dry months as just a leafless caudex. With the next monsoon, the cycle begins again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our temperate climate, it usually grows in summer and then loses its vines in autumn or winter. The species is well-described and originates from Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam, where it grows in evergreen and deciduous forests, as well as in open ground and scrubland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sometimes sold as 'Stephania erecta' but that is an incorrect name for the same species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater generously during the growing season when vines develop. Drastically reduce watering when the leaves begin to yellow and die back; the caudex should be kept almost dry during dormancy. Thrives in bright conditions. Well-drained soil is crucial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal temperature 20-30°C during growth, cooler (15-20°C) during dormancy. Buy Stephania pierrei online!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ormbunker","offers":[{"title":"12cm pot","offer_id":56713454977348,"sku":null,"price":389.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/2018\/2084\/files\/Sperrierierecta.jpg?v=1777712778","url":"https:\/\/www.ormbunker.se\/en\/products\/stephania-pierrei","provider":"Ormbunker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}