Drosera pygmaea (Mt. Lofty)
Description
Drosera pygmaea is a delicate Pygmy Sundew with thin petioles and round lamina in aesthetic rosettes. The flowers are white and oddly 4-petaled (compared to the typical 5 petals in other pygmies). They are small-medium sized flowers that typically appear singularly on the flower stalk. Drosera pygmaea is the most widespread Pygmy Sundew and can be found in SE Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand, with only a small population in SW Australia (all other pygmies live exclusively in SW Australia). This form originates from Mt. Lofty, South Australia and can grow to roughly 3/4” in diameter and can be a deep red color under bright light!
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 pygmaea produces small and easily detached, disk-shaped gemmae that are roughly 1mm in diameter. 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 4 plants per pot.
NOTE: These require a heat pack in cold weather to guarantee live arrival! Check the next week of your local weather and if there are highs below 40F or lows below 30F then you must add a heat pack as an add-on or from the “Supplies” section. Only one heat pack is needed per order.
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 Fish Food Powder every few weeks or so. Pygmy Sundews love to eat and can be fed as long as there are dewy leaves.
Description
Drosera pygmaea is a delicate Pygmy Sundew with thin petioles and round lamina in aesthetic rosettes. The flowers are white and oddly 4-petaled (compared to the typical 5 petals in other pygmies). They are small-medium sized flowers that typically appear singularly on the flower stalk. Drosera pygmaea is the most widespread Pygmy Sundew and can be found in SE Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand, with only a small population in SW Australia (all other pygmies live exclusively in SW Australia). This form originates from Mt. Lofty, South Australia and can grow to roughly 3/4” in diameter and can be a deep red color under bright light!
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 pygmaea produces small and easily detached, disk-shaped gemmae that are roughly 1mm in diameter. 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 4 plants per pot.
NOTE: These require a heat pack in cold weather to guarantee live arrival! Check the next week of your local weather and if there are highs below 40F or lows below 30F then you must add a heat pack as an add-on or from the “Supplies” section. Only one heat pack is needed per order.
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 Fish Food Powder every few weeks or so. Pygmy Sundews love to eat and can be fed as long as there are dewy leaves.
Description
Drosera pygmaea is a delicate Pygmy Sundew with thin petioles and round lamina in aesthetic rosettes. The flowers are white and oddly 4-petaled (compared to the typical 5 petals in other pygmies). They are small-medium sized flowers that typically appear singularly on the flower stalk. Drosera pygmaea is the most widespread Pygmy Sundew and can be found in SE Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand, with only a small population in SW Australia (all other pygmies live exclusively in SW Australia). This form originates from Mt. Lofty, South Australia and can grow to roughly 3/4” in diameter and can be a deep red color under bright light!
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 pygmaea produces small and easily detached, disk-shaped gemmae that are roughly 1mm in diameter. 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 4 plants per pot.
NOTE: These require a heat pack in cold weather to guarantee live arrival! Check the next week of your local weather and if there are highs below 40F or lows below 30F then you must add a heat pack as an add-on or from the “Supplies” section. Only one heat pack is needed per order.
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 Fish Food Powder every few weeks or so. Pygmy Sundews love to eat and can be fed as long as there are dewy leaves.