Drosera micrantha is a pygmy sundew native to southwestern Australia. It produces scapes of small white flowers. Hot dry summers will cause D. micrantha to go dormant. Active growth resumes in the fall when moisture increases and temperatures return to moderate levels. During this time, D. micrantha produces several modified leaves called gemmae. The gemmae are spring-loaded by small hairs which cause them to burst out of the plant when struck by raindrops. After landing, the gemmae quickly grow into new plants.
Description
Size and packing method: Plants come potted in 2 inch pots. Each pot contains 2-3 plants. Pygmy sundews are small, this species reaches a maximum of about 0.5 inches across when mature.
Growing requirements
Mature size: 0.5 inches 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 soil wet during active growth and slightly damp during summer dormancy, provide water that is low in salts and minerals such as rain or distilled water
Temperature: 40-90°F
Dormancy: If kept consistently wet, most pygmy sundews grow well year round and don’t require a dormant period. However, watering less in the summer can help induce dormancy. Shortening the photoperiod in the fall will encourage gemmae production.
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
Don N. (verified owner) –
This little guy (or gal) is adorable, and arrived healthy. It’s SUPER small, so ideal for a tiny terrarium (or a hidden gem in a larger scape). Plant came well packaged (which seems to be the norm for Curious Plant :D) and shipping was supper quick.
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Michael Woodville (verified owner) –
Very beautiful and healthy plant. A++++ Will return again soon for more very nice plants.
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Alison M. (verified owner) –
Beautiful plant. Exactly as pictured. Arrived well packed and healthy.
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Brett (verified owner) –
I have never received a plant so carefully packaged. The plant arrived perfect, slightly larger than pictured. I’m obsessed
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