Drosera falconeri is a member of the Petiolaris Complex and native to the Northern Territory of Australia. Its large traps lay flat on the ground, occasionally folding in half when the plant catches prey. With its traps folded, the plant can look similar in appearance to the Venus Flytrap. D. falconeri was discovered around in 1980 by Mr. Falconer and later described in 1984. Unlike other members of the Petiolaris Complex, D. falconeri is known to grow in alkaline soils with a pH as high as 8. However, it can tolerate acidic soils as well.
Description
Size and packing method: You will receive a plant about 1 inch in diameter. Bare root plants will be carefully wrapped in a damp paper towel. Potted specimens come in a 2 inch pot and will be packed securely to prevent dislodgement during shipping.
Growing requirements
Light: Full sun or grow light equivalent
Mature size: About 3 inches in diameter
Soil: Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix, pure peat, peat-sand mix, or long-fiber sphagnum
Feeding: Feed bugs, dried bloodworms, fish food, or diluted foliar fertilizer such as Maxsea every 2-3 weeks
Humidity: 35-75%
Water: Keep wet at all times during the active growing season, provide water that is low in salts and minerals such as rain or distilled water
Temperature: 45-90°F with hotter temperatures preferred, this species prefers warm roots so a heat mat may also be beneficial
Dormancy: Leaves may die back significantly during dormancy. Trigger dormancy by reducing the length of the photoperiod for about 3 months. Reduce watering at this time and only feed if there is dew on remaining traps.
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
John A. (verified owner) –
Bare root and took a hit but putting up new leaves already so looks good. Put in course sand with great drainage and 40% organic peat and keeping very damp right now. Looking good.
Christian S. (verified owner) –
One of my want-list drosera, so I’m stoked to have gotten such a decent sizes and healthy plant. It even has a nice little offshoot already!
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Josiah Kelly (verified owner) –
Identical to the picture. Beautiful plant and arrived in great shape! 10/10 would buy again!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Perfect!!!! As always!
Kiara W. (verified owner) –
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Received in good condition
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Charles L. (verified owner) –
Beautiful plant!!! Thank you very much!!!