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.
