This sundew has proven to be a very unique plant! It features thin, red leaves that curl around insects, a very unusual trait among dewthreads. It has a short growing season due to one of its parent plants (see below). It emerges from dormancy in early spring and often goes dormant by late August to early September. If the summer heat is mild to moderate, you might enjoy this plant into September, but expect it to go dormant shortly after the peak of summer heat.
Southern Cross is a hybrid - Drosera anglica x tracyi. It was originally developed by Australian grower Steve Clemesha.
GENERAL CARE
Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Leaves: Up to 4 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.
