This variety of Drosera burmannii is originally from the vicinity of Humpty Doo in NT, Australia. It’s sometimes confused with its relative, Drosera sessilifolia. The leaves of D. burmannii are covered with tentacles (trichomes) that secrete a sticky “dew” to attract and catch prey. In addition, the leaf edges are lined with snap tentacles which quickly fold up when disturbed, drawing prey up onto the dewy portion of the leaf. D. burmannii ‘Humpty Doo’ grows as an annual in the wild but can live for several years in cultivation if fed regularly. It flowers prolifically, producing hundreds of seeds over its life and turns bright pink under intense light.
Description
Size and packing method: You will receive a bare root plant about 0.5 inches in diameter, carefully wrapped in a damp paper towel. The plants will need time under strong light for intense pink color. If selecting with soil mix, you will receive two cups of our prepackaged Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix in addition to the bare root plant. This quantity of soil is roughly enough to fill one 2.5 x 2.5 x 3.5 inch square pot.
Growing requirements
Mature size: About 1 inch in diameter
Light: Full sun or grow light equivalent
Soil: Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix, pure peat, or peat-sand mix
Feeding: Feed bugs, dried bloodworms, or fish food every 2-3 weeks
Humidity: 50-75%
Water: Keep wet at all times, provide water that is low in salts and minerals such as rain or distilled water
Temperature: 65-85°F
Dormancy: None
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
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Heather O. (verified owner) –
Arrived bare root (as stated on the site), but was extremely well packaged and healthy. Potting was simple thanks to the instructional video you directed us to.
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Michael Woodville (verified owner) –
Very beautiful and healthy plant. A++++ Will return again soon for more very nice plants.
Joe Anderson (verified owner) –
Amazing looking plants. I got two and they’ll be my first attempt at keeping this type. Look forward to watching them grow!
Collin R. (verified owner) –
Shipping was fast & actually a day earlier than expected with Fed-Ex. The plant was expertly packaged and arrived in perfect condition.
Ashley P. (verified owner) –
One of my dream plants, I found it here by chance and its prettier than I had hoped! No damage during shipping, still had some dew, and just unfurled a new leaf. Absolutely one of my favorites.
Graham (verified owner) –
SO CUTE!!!!! Packaged well and arrived quickly. Will definitely be ordering against