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.
Amanda Boggs (verified owner) –
Multiple specimens were shipped and ALL were healthy and robust! I’m extremely happy with my new little ones! They were packaged and secured very well! Thank you!!
Gregory Park (verified owner) –
Angelique (verified owner) –
Came very well packaged with dew intact.
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Kevin (verified owner) –
Love these little guys. Got a healthy little bunch of them. See pot at the top of the pic. Ordered 6 plants total and all were in great condition.
JEREMIAH HAMMERL (verified owner) –
Awesome little plant vibrant color super sticky dew. Plants arrived more than I expected. They are small as they should be looks best with magnification.
Dwayne (verified owner) –
Quick to ship, plant was packaged really well. Highly recommend seller and would purchase from again.
Chris H. (verified owner) –
Nice healthy plant, there were actually 3 or 4 plants which is appreciated.
Leslie A. (verified owner) –
Fast shipping, arrived in excellent condition, prettier then pictured.