Drosera
Beautiful plant
This sundew has long thread-like leaves, which gives this plant its common name, dewthread. Long thin leaves slowly rise, standing tall and proud. Small drops of nectar glisten ever so slightly, reflecting the sun's rays and enticing insects to taste its sweet offerings. By the end of summers, the plant is flecked with trophies of its conquests. In winter, the plant will die back and form a resting bud sitting at soil level. Growth will resume in mid-spring.
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.
Photos illustrate summer growth. Leaves may not be present during other seasons. See below for more information.
All outdoor experience seasonal changes at our nursery in Oregon.
• 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.