Description
Drosera ramellosa is an aesthetic and cute Tuberous Sundew with short green stems of fan-shaped leaves. It generally stays a bright green color and can produce 1-3 basal stems that curve vertically. The leaves are held close to the stem and alternate to create a unique look. The flowers are usually white and on separate scapes that are very short and early in the season. This form readily self-pollinates to produce seed. While ramellosa has a reputation for being difficult to germinate, this form has easily germinated for me. A heat treatment in summer can help to get germination in winter. Once growing, Drosera ramellosa is one of the easier Tuberous Sundews to grow.
Tuberous sundews come from Western Australia and grow during the cool and wet winters, dying back to underground tubers in the hot and dry summers. In around October-November, the tuber will send up a thin stem that emerges at the surface with a bud of new leaves, creating a fresh rosette in about a week. This plant needs to feed and store energy in its tuber and the leaves/stem will turn brown and die when the rain stops and the soil dries out by around May.
While they are the most beautiful of all the Sundews, tuberous sundews are also the most challenging to grow. Their seasonal requirements are strictly necessary and understanding proper moisture through the dormancy period is critical. Unlike most bog plants, these prefer better drainage and slightly drier soils.
Packs will have 15+ seeds.
Growing Information
Climate: Mediterranean (SW Australia). 40-85F, low to moderate humidity. High temperatures can cause the plants to prematurely go dormant.
Light: Full to Part Sun or 15W per sq ft LED light. Tuberous sundews love bright light but do not require as much as other sundews.
Water: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water. Sitting in 0.5” of water using tray method.
Soil: 40% Peat: 60% Perlite/Sand is a good mix. Tuberous Sundews like well draining soils and less moisture than bog plants. Rinse media with distilled or reverse osmosis water to remove excess salts.
Feeding: Feed leaves with Insect Powder every month or so.
Description
Drosera ramellosa is an aesthetic and cute Tuberous Sundew with short green stems of fan-shaped leaves. It generally stays a bright green color and can produce 1-3 basal stems that curve vertically. The leaves are held close to the stem and alternate to create a unique look. The flowers are usually white and on separate scapes that are very short and early in the season. This form readily self-pollinates to produce seed. While ramellosa has a reputation for being difficult to germinate, this form has easily germinated for me. A heat treatment in summer can help to get germination in winter. Once growing, Drosera ramellosa is one of the easier Tuberous Sundews to grow.
Tuberous sundews come from Western Australia and grow during the cool and wet winters, dying back to underground tubers in the hot and dry summers. In around October-November, the tuber will send up a thin stem that emerges at the surface with a bud of new leaves, creating a fresh rosette in about a week. This plant needs to feed and store energy in its tuber and the leaves/stem will turn brown and die when the rain stops and the soil dries out by around May.
While they are the most beautiful of all the Sundews, tuberous sundews are also the most challenging to grow. Their seasonal requirements are strictly necessary and understanding proper moisture through the dormancy period is critical. Unlike most bog plants, these prefer better drainage and slightly drier soils.
Packs will have 15+ seeds.
Growing Information
Climate: Mediterranean (SW Australia). 40-85F, low to moderate humidity. High temperatures can cause the plants to prematurely go dormant.
Light: Full to Part Sun or 15W per sq ft LED light. Tuberous sundews love bright light but do not require as much as other sundews.
Water: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water. Sitting in 0.5” of water using tray method.
Soil: 40% Peat: 60% Perlite/Sand is a good mix. Tuberous Sundews like well draining soils and less moisture than bog plants. Rinse media with distilled or reverse osmosis water to remove excess salts.
Feeding: Feed leaves with Insect Powder every month or so.
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