Description
Drosera nitidula is a dense and beautifully geometric Pygmy Sundew. The full rosettes can have dozens of densely packed leaves with short petioles and wide lamina, reaching around 3/4” in diameter. The flowers are medium-sized and white with bright red stigmas. In addition to the nice rosettes, the gemmae formation is an amazing geometric pattern. Oddly, some gemmae seems to have a single dewy tentacle protruding from the tip.
As a pygmy sundew, it will produce ‘gemmae’ which are tiny modified leaves that appear as geometric circles of buds in the center of the growing point each fall. Each gemma can detach from the main plant and rapidly grow into a new plant (much faster than planting seed).
Drosera nitidula produces wide, completely flat gemmae. Adjust the photoperiod to be 9-10 hours in winter, gradually cycling to 14-15 hours in summer. They require proper lighting cues to produce gemmae and to flower in spring.
Plants are potted in 2.5”W x 2.5”D x 3.5”H plastic pots. There will be multiple, juvenile plants per pot.
WINTER SHIPPING: Cold winter temperatures (<40F) require heat packs which will be automatically included with the shipment if necessary.
Growing Information
Climate: Mediterranean (SW Australia). 40-100F, low to moderate humidity.
Light: Full Sun or 20W per sq ft LED light. Pygmy sundews love bright light.
Water: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water. Sitting in 0.5”-1” of water using tray method.
Soil: 40% Peat: 60% Perlite/Sand is a good mix. Pygmy Sundews like well draining soils. Rinse media with distilled or reverse osmosis water to remove excess salts.
Feeding: Feed leaves with Insect Powder every 2-4 weeks.
Description
Drosera nitidula is a dense and beautifully geometric Pygmy Sundew. The full rosettes can have dozens of densely packed leaves with short petioles and wide lamina, reaching around 3/4” in diameter. The flowers are medium-sized and white with bright red stigmas. In addition to the nice rosettes, the gemmae formation is an amazing geometric pattern. Oddly, some gemmae seems to have a single dewy tentacle protruding from the tip.
As a pygmy sundew, it will produce ‘gemmae’ which are tiny modified leaves that appear as geometric circles of buds in the center of the growing point each fall. Each gemma can detach from the main plant and rapidly grow into a new plant (much faster than planting seed).
Drosera nitidula produces wide, completely flat gemmae. Adjust the photoperiod to be 9-10 hours in winter, gradually cycling to 14-15 hours in summer. They require proper lighting cues to produce gemmae and to flower in spring.
Plants are potted in 2.5”W x 2.5”D x 3.5”H plastic pots. There will be multiple, juvenile plants per pot.
WINTER SHIPPING: Cold winter temperatures (<40F) require heat packs which will be automatically included with the shipment if necessary.
Growing Information
Climate: Mediterranean (SW Australia). 40-100F, low to moderate humidity.
Light: Full Sun or 20W per sq ft LED light. Pygmy sundews love bright light.
Water: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water. Sitting in 0.5”-1” of water using tray method.
Soil: 40% Peat: 60% Perlite/Sand is a good mix. Pygmy Sundews like well draining soils. Rinse media with distilled or reverse osmosis water to remove excess salts.
Feeding: Feed leaves with Insect Powder every 2-4 weeks.
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