Drosera brevifolia [Seeds]
Description
Drosera brevifolia is a rosetted sundew from the Americas which has huge white flowers for its small size. Rare in cultivation, it grows as an annual or biennial producing copious small black seed, then dying. It can rapidly grow up to 2” in diameter within a few months.
Unlike most rosetted sundews from the United States, this species seems to grow best in well-draining soils that are drier than typical bog plants. They have grown vigorously for me in the same pots as tuberous sundews while staying tiny and stunted in normal wet conditions. Seeds are easy to germinate without treatment.
Packs of seeds will contain at least 30 seeds and will be fresh or stored under refrigeration.
Growing Information
Climate: Mild temperatures and low humidity is fine. I have not tested its heat tolerance but should be able to take some heat as well.
Light: Moderate to high light like most Drosera.
Water: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water. These seem to grow best in drier conditions than most bog species.
Soil: A well-draining, peat based mix has worked best for me (they actually grew in my tuberous sundew pots).
Feeding: Feed leaves with Fish Food Powder every couple weeks. Because of the fast growth cycle, feeding is likely important.
Description
Drosera brevifolia is a rosetted sundew from the Americas which has huge white flowers for its small size. Rare in cultivation, it grows as an annual or biennial producing copious small black seed, then dying. It can rapidly grow up to 2” in diameter within a few months.
Unlike most rosetted sundews from the United States, this species seems to grow best in well-draining soils that are drier than typical bog plants. They have grown vigorously for me in the same pots as tuberous sundews while staying tiny and stunted in normal wet conditions. Seeds are easy to germinate without treatment.
Packs of seeds will contain at least 30 seeds and will be fresh or stored under refrigeration.
Growing Information
Climate: Mild temperatures and low humidity is fine. I have not tested its heat tolerance but should be able to take some heat as well.
Light: Moderate to high light like most Drosera.
Water: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water. These seem to grow best in drier conditions than most bog species.
Soil: A well-draining, peat based mix has worked best for me (they actually grew in my tuberous sundew pots).
Feeding: Feed leaves with Fish Food Powder every couple weeks. Because of the fast growth cycle, feeding is likely important.
Description
Drosera brevifolia is a rosetted sundew from the Americas which has huge white flowers for its small size. Rare in cultivation, it grows as an annual or biennial producing copious small black seed, then dying. It can rapidly grow up to 2” in diameter within a few months.
Unlike most rosetted sundews from the United States, this species seems to grow best in well-draining soils that are drier than typical bog plants. They have grown vigorously for me in the same pots as tuberous sundews while staying tiny and stunted in normal wet conditions. Seeds are easy to germinate without treatment.
Packs of seeds will contain at least 30 seeds and will be fresh or stored under refrigeration.
Growing Information
Climate: Mild temperatures and low humidity is fine. I have not tested its heat tolerance but should be able to take some heat as well.
Light: Moderate to high light like most Drosera.
Water: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water. These seem to grow best in drier conditions than most bog species.
Soil: A well-draining, peat based mix has worked best for me (they actually grew in my tuberous sundew pots).
Feeding: Feed leaves with Fish Food Powder every couple weeks. Because of the fast growth cycle, feeding is likely important.