Drosera fulva is a member of the Petiolaris Complex and native to the Norther Territory and Queensland Australia. Over time, the rosette of a mature plant can raise off the ground as dead leaves accumulate around its base. The name fulva refers to the Latin word “fulvus” which means yellow-reddish, in reference to the leaf color. D. fulva was first collected by John W. Armstrong between 1838 and 1840. Please note: The amount of white hair varies depending on the time of year and strong light is needed to bring out the reddish color.
Description
Size and packing method:You will receive a bare root plant about 0.75 inch in diameter, carefully wrapped in a damp paper towel. 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
Light: Full sun or grow light equivalent
Mature size: 2 – 2.5 inches 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: Dormant during the dry season. Trigger dormancy by reducing the length of the photoperiod for about 3 months. Reduce watering during dormancy and only feed if there is dew on the traps.
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
Roger Cain (verified owner) –
I thought the plant would look similar to the picture, but eventually it should get there. Was Fast shipping, plant came in good condition and was replanted immediately. My plant is looking good, so I’m satisfied with it. A suggestion when selling might be to include a picture of what to expect it to look like when it arrives. As I’ve wanted one of these for a while, a picture of what it might look like when received would not have put me off.
Scott Becker (verified owner) –