Drosera latifolia is a subtopical sundew native to the highlands of Brazil. It produces narrow leaves that bend downward as they age. Classified as a variety of D. villosa in 1872, it was formally recognized as a species in 2014.
Description
Size and packing method: You will receive a bare root plant about 1 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
Mature size: 2.5 – 3 inches in diameter
Light: Full sun to partial shade or grow light equivalent but avoid excess heat
Soil: Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix, pure peat, peat-sand mix, or long fiber sphagnum moss
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, provide water that is low in salts and minerals such as rain or distilled water
Temperature: 45-80°F
Dormancy: None
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
Lesley Randall (verified owner) –
Absolutely gorgeous! Very healthy and a good size
George (verified owner) –
Great instructions and arrived in perfect condition even after not being able to plant it for a couple days post-arrival. Now I just have to make sure I don’t kill it.
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