Drosera dichotoma, Giant Staghorn

Drosera dichotoma, Giant Staghorn

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13DST
$24.95
(29 reviews)

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DESCRIPTION

As a native of southern Australia and New Zealand, this plant is surprisingly cold-hardy. At our nursery, we've seen very large mature plants survive winter temperatures as low as 10°F without any winter protection. During the growing season, Drosera dichotoma produces slender leaves that branch into as many as four points per leaf. (Juvenile leaves only have two points per leaf.) In winter, its leaves die back to the soil. In spring, the plant regrows from its long, thick roots. Provide this plant with plenty of sunlight during the growing season. Plenty of sunlight.

This plant was part of our original inventory in 1995!

GENERAL CARE
Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Leaves: Up to 12 inches at maturity.
Sunlight: Partial to full sun during the growing season.
Water: Low-mineral water (50 ppm or less).
Soil: Equal parts peat moss and perlite only.
Winter: Dormant. Minimal protection in USDA zones 7-9. Mulch in colder regions.

PLANT YOU RECEIVE
• Acclimated for outdoor growing.
• Shipped in a 3-inch pot. Care instructions are included.

SEASONAL APPEARANCE
• January-March: Plant is dormant in a resting bud state.
• April: Spring growth will appear by the end of the month.
• May: More leaves appear, but not yet full size.
• June-August: Full display of dewy leaves.
• September-October: Dormancy begins. Plant drops its leaves. Growth resumes in spring.
• November-December: Plant is dormant in a resting bud state.

 

Reviews

  • 5
    Drosera

    Posted by Michael Caruso on April 4, 2015

    Well packaged for mailing, arrived in excellent condition, and is now on my "patio of death".

  • 5
    Drosera dichotoma, Giant Staghorn (Sm)

    Posted by James Fife on March 17, 2015

    Excellent but small specimen, survived the shipment without damage, and is producing new leaves. Will have to buy more, as this is one of my favorite specimens.

  • 5
    Drosera dichotoma

    Posted by Robert W. on September 22, 2013

    Drosera dichotoma came as expected. Some brown shoots upon receipt. Today plant is growing as expected.

  • 5
    Drosera dichomata

    Posted by Eric R. on September 22, 2013

    Really healthy, surprisingly large plant. It is growing like gangbusters.

  • 5
    An excellent sundew!

    Posted by Reggie on September 12, 2013

    This is by far my favorite sundew! It grows like a weed and gets BIG fast! It also catches more bugs than any other sundew I have.