Description
Drosera squamosa is likely the most desirable and beautiful of all sundews. The dewy rosettes of wide, flat leaves have a distinctive horseshoe arrangement of tentacles with particular color variations creating an incredible appearance. There are different forms, each with its unique color and shape — some mostly green with a red curve of tentacles, while others can be mostly red with curved green bands on the leaves. This form originates from Yarloop, Western Australia and can grow into giant plants up to 12cm in diameter. The habitat is very sandy in the wild.
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. The plant needs to be fed to store energy in its tuber until the required summer dormancy. The leaves/stem turn brown and die when the rains stop and the soil dries out by around May. The dark and cool conditions a few inches under the soil allow the plants to survive the brutally hot summers.
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 managing proper moisture through the dormancy period is critical. Unlike most bog plants, these prefer better drainage and slightly drier soils. Experience with other sundews is highly recommended before trying Tuberous Sundews.
This listing is for a single tuber (see sizing below). They can have a small stem already pre-empting the growing season which should be handled carefully and planted facing up. Plant these ~1.5” deep and keep dry until roughly September-October. The tubers can be stored cool, dry, and dark during summer but must be planted before the growing season.
Tuber diameter is measured along the longest axis as some are slightly oblong.
XS = <3mm; S = 3-5mm; M = 5-7mm; L = 7-10mm; XL = >10mm
NOTE: These are for experienced growers. Live arrival is guaranteed but everything afterwards is the grower’s responsibility. If there are any issues from shipping, message me immediately with photos.
Growing Information
Climate: Mediterranean (SW Australia). 40-80F, 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 (winter sun is less intense).
Water: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water. Sitting in ~0.5” of water using tray method, depending on pot height. Do not allow them to dry out during the growing season as this can induce dormancy.
Soil: 30% Peat: 70% 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 Bog Dust or Insect Powder every month or so.
Description
Drosera squamosa is likely the most desirable and beautiful of all sundews. The dewy rosettes of wide, flat leaves have a distinctive horseshoe arrangement of tentacles with particular color variations creating an incredible appearance. There are different forms, each with its unique color and shape — some mostly green with a red curve of tentacles, while others can be mostly red with curved green bands on the leaves. This form originates from Yarloop, Western Australia and can grow into giant plants up to 12cm in diameter. The habitat is very sandy in the wild.
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. The plant needs to be fed to store energy in its tuber until the required summer dormancy. The leaves/stem turn brown and die when the rains stop and the soil dries out by around May. The dark and cool conditions a few inches under the soil allow the plants to survive the brutally hot summers.
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 managing proper moisture through the dormancy period is critical. Unlike most bog plants, these prefer better drainage and slightly drier soils. Experience with other sundews is highly recommended before trying Tuberous Sundews.
This listing is for a single tuber (see sizing below). They can have a small stem already pre-empting the growing season which should be handled carefully and planted facing up. Plant these ~1.5” deep and keep dry until roughly September-October. The tubers can be stored cool, dry, and dark during summer but must be planted before the growing season.
Tuber diameter is measured along the longest axis as some are slightly oblong.
XS = <3mm; S = 3-5mm; M = 5-7mm; L = 7-10mm; XL = >10mm
NOTE: These are for experienced growers. Live arrival is guaranteed but everything afterwards is the grower’s responsibility. If there are any issues from shipping, message me immediately with photos.
Growing Information
Climate: Mediterranean (SW Australia). 40-80F, 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 (winter sun is less intense).
Water: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water. Sitting in ~0.5” of water using tray method, depending on pot height. Do not allow them to dry out during the growing season as this can induce dormancy.
Soil: 30% Peat: 70% 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 Bog Dust or Insect Powder every month or so.
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