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.
Taylor (verified owner) –
Cute little guys! They were still a little moist when I got them on a hot day! They were wrapped very well and were protected.
Robert A. (verified owner) –
Very healthy and split into 2
Kevin (verified owner) –
Great color, beautiful plant and was still dewy on arrival.
In pic Humpty Doo is in lower left. Ordered 6 plants total and all were in great condition.
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Adin (verified owner) –
all good but did arrived a bit dead but it was just shipping
curiousplant (store manager) –
Thank you Adin! Sundews typically arrive a bit scruffy after shipping but should look good as new once the tentacles straighten back out and dew returns in a few days. If you run into any troubles, please feel free to reach out too. We’re always happy to help!
Danny Hamon (verified owner) –