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.
Riley L. (verified owner) –
The little sundews arrived in perfect shape and I was surprised how many little plants I received. Super happy with the purchase and will probably buy more in the future.
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Charles Gray (verified owner) –
This is a beautiful sundew. Impressive to the eye and can wait for my pot to fill up with em.
Tim W. (verified owner) –
Donald Allen (verified owner) –
Plant arrived in great shape as usual for Curious Plant and is growing quite well in my terrarium tank.
Marian Mott (verified owner) –
Absolutely beautiful cute plant!
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Brandi Taylor (verified owner) –
Can’t wait for this one to get a little bigger!
Kerri K. (verified owner) –
Absolutely stunning plants!