Drosera paleacea "True Type"
Description
Drosera paleacea is a huge and incredible Pygmy Sundew that grows into large balls of super dewy and colorful leaves. The flowers are numerous, small, white, and star shaped. Drosera micrantha/roseana was incorrectly distributed as Drosera paleacea for many years, but they look nothing like paleacea “True Type”! This is one of the largest species of pygmy sundews and certainly one of the most beautiful (for its leaves). Still fairly rare to find the true species, and one of the best pygmies available for any collection.
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 paleacea produces large 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 will be potted in 2.5”W x 3.5”H pots with at least 3 plants per pot.
Growing Information
Climate: Mediterranean (SW Australia). 40-100F, low to moderate humidity.
Light: Full or Part 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 or so.
Description
Drosera paleacea is a huge and incredible Pygmy Sundew that grows into large balls of super dewy and colorful leaves. The flowers are numerous, small, white, and star shaped. Drosera micrantha/roseana was incorrectly distributed as Drosera paleacea for many years, but they look nothing like paleacea “True Type”! This is one of the largest species of pygmy sundews and certainly one of the most beautiful (for its leaves). Still fairly rare to find the true species, and one of the best pygmies available for any collection.
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 paleacea produces large 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 will be potted in 2.5”W x 3.5”H pots with at least 3 plants per pot.
Growing Information
Climate: Mediterranean (SW Australia). 40-100F, low to moderate humidity.
Light: Full or Part 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 or so.
Description
Drosera paleacea is a huge and incredible Pygmy Sundew that grows into large balls of super dewy and colorful leaves. The flowers are numerous, small, white, and star shaped. Drosera micrantha/roseana was incorrectly distributed as Drosera paleacea for many years, but they look nothing like paleacea “True Type”! This is one of the largest species of pygmy sundews and certainly one of the most beautiful (for its leaves). Still fairly rare to find the true species, and one of the best pygmies available for any collection.
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 paleacea produces large 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 will be potted in 2.5”W x 3.5”H pots with at least 3 plants per pot.
Growing Information
Climate: Mediterranean (SW Australia). 40-100F, low to moderate humidity.
Light: Full or Part 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 or so.