CARNIVOROUS LEAFY SUNDEW (Drosera stolonifera) 30 seeds

Found in almost every country of the world, Droseras come in a huge range of shapes and sizes with quite a variety of growing conditions. The single common denominator with all Droseras is the method of collecting insects using sticky leaves. Droseras secrete a sticky substance on the ends of fine hairs which act like an efficient flypaper securely holding down insects. In most species the hairs and leaf curled once the insect is detected, eventually the insect is held down by large numbers of these hairs that make escape impossible. The secretion then acts as an acid and dissolves the insects internal organs turning them into a form that can be used by the plant to feed itself.

Grows as a stunning red, multi-branched plant with 3 to 6 branches, to 15 cm long. The above ground growth initially grows horizontally before the leaf rosette, with basal leaves branching stems, and, if large enough, scape is produced.

Flowers are white and appear from August to November.

This species has tubers underneath the ground. The plants sprout in the rainy season.

Naturally found in peaty, moist soil. Well suited to growing in pots. Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings. This species will grow all year round if kept damp, making it ideally suited to beginners. They can also go dormant in the form of tubers during the dry season. The humidity should be between 60-80%. Growth occurs during the Winter months. It is important to respect the seasonal pattern of growth in cultivation. Once the plant starts to die back and enter dormancy the soil should be allowed to gradually dry out as the plant starts storing up energies in the tuber for the next season's growth. During the Summer months, reduce watering. Tuberous sundews can only be repotted when dormant, as the stem connecting the tuber to the soil surface is delicate.

For sale is a packet of 30 fresh seeds.

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