Drosera Dreamsicle

This plant is a cultivar of Drosera filiformis var. floridana x tracyi. It has long, thread-like leaves with a vibrant orange hue. Small drops of nectar glisten in the bright morning hours, attracting insects to taste its sweet offerings. By summer's end, the plant is flecked with trophies of its conquests. In winter, its leaves die back, and the plant forms a resting bud at soil level. During dormancy, protect the resting bud from prolonged exposure to temperatures below 20°F. Growth will start again in mid-spring.

GENERAL CARE
Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Leaves: Up to 8 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.