Description
Drosera stelliflora is a large and vigorous Pygmy Sundew with numerous long leaves with curved lamina. Like more stem-forming species, the petioles stay dark green while the tentacles turn a bright red color. This species grows to a large size very quickly and can flower from gemmae in a few months. The flowers are small, white and star-shaped (hence the name stelliflora). It can flower continuously for many weeks. A beautiful species for any collector.
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 stelliflora produces extra large-sized 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 ship potted in 2.5”W x 3.5”H pots. Each pot will have multiple small plants (3+).
WINTER SHIPPING: Cold winter temperatures (<40F) require heat packs which will be automatically included with the shipment if necessary.
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 Insect Powder every 2-4 weeks.
Description
Drosera stelliflora is a large and vigorous Pygmy Sundew with numerous long leaves with curved lamina. Like more stem-forming species, the petioles stay dark green while the tentacles turn a bright red color. This species grows to a large size very quickly and can flower from gemmae in a few months. The flowers are small, white and star-shaped (hence the name stelliflora). It can flower continuously for many weeks. A beautiful species for any collector.
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 stelliflora produces extra large-sized 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 ship potted in 2.5”W x 3.5”H pots. Each pot will have multiple small plants (3+).
WINTER SHIPPING: Cold winter temperatures (<40F) require heat packs which will be automatically included with the shipment if necessary.
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 Insect Powder every 2-4 weeks.
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