Drosera oblanceolata is a beautiful subtropical sundew found in southeastern China and Hong Kong. The leaves grow semi-erect and curved upward in a unique rosette. Bright light will give it excellent coloration with greenish petiole bases transitioning to intense olive-green and red color in the lamina and tentacles. It also has a thin covering of white hairs on the petioles. At maturity it can grow to around 3” in diameter.
Drosera oblanceolata is found in the hills of Hong Kong and the surrounding mainland in China. The range is fairly restricted and the shape/color are unique and recognizable. It grows in exposed areas on the tops of hills that are perpetually humid. It is known to hybridize with Drosera spatulata on Lantau Island. It is perhaps most reminiscent of Drosera ultramafica and Drosera neocalidonica.
Plants are potted in 2.5”W x 3.5”H pots and are ~1” in diameter, nearly flowering sized.
WINTER SHIPPING: Cold winter temperatures (<40F) require heat packs which will be automatically included with the shipment if necessary.
Climate: Temperatures from 50-100F, all humidity levels.
Light: Part to Full Sun or 20W per sq ft LED light.
Water: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water. Sitting in 0.5”-1” of water using tray method. Only use distilled, reverse osmosis, or rainwater because tap water is toxic to carnivorous plants due to high mineral content and chlorine.
Soil: 50% Peat Moss: 50% Perlite/Sand. Rinse media with distilled or reverse osmosis water to remove excess salts.
Feeding: Feed leaves with Insect Powder every month or so.
Drosera oblanceolata is a beautiful subtropical sundew found in southeastern China and Hong Kong. The leaves grow semi-erect and curved upward in a unique rosette. Bright light will give it excellent coloration with greenish petiole bases transitioning to intense olive-green and red color in the lamina and tentacles. It also has a thin covering of white hairs on the petioles. At maturity it can grow to around 3” in diameter.
Drosera oblanceolata is found in the hills of Hong Kong and the surrounding mainland in China. The range is fairly restricted and the shape/color are unique and recognizable. It grows in exposed areas on the tops of hills that are perpetually humid. It is known to hybridize with Drosera spatulata on Lantau Island. It is perhaps most reminiscent of Drosera ultramafica and Drosera neocalidonica.
Plants are potted in 2.5”W x 3.5”H pots and are ~1” in diameter, nearly flowering sized.
WINTER SHIPPING: Cold winter temperatures (<40F) require heat packs which will be automatically included with the shipment if necessary.
Climate: Temperatures from 50-100F, all humidity levels.
Light: Part to Full Sun or 20W per sq ft LED light.
Water: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water. Sitting in 0.5”-1” of water using tray method. Only use distilled, reverse osmosis, or rainwater because tap water is toxic to carnivorous plants due to high mineral content and chlorine.
Soil: 50% Peat Moss: 50% Perlite/Sand. Rinse media with distilled or reverse osmosis water to remove excess salts.
Feeding: Feed leaves with Insect Powder every month or so.
