Drosera adelae

Drosera adelae

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Common Name: 

Drosera adelae

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Red

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Maximum temperature: 

30°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Drosera adelae (Drosera adelae) - Description

Drosera adelae, commonly known as the lance-leaved sundew or the Adelaide sundew, is a carnivorous plant in the genus Drosera that is endemic to Queensland, Australia.

Drosera adelae (Drosera adelae) - Blooming

Blooms small flowers, 5-petaled, borne singly or in racemes or panicles. Usually white, pink, or purple in color.

Drosera adelae (Drosera adelae) - Growth

Does best with full sun exposure. In areas where sundew is not growing hardy, raise plants in a cool greenhouse with a minimum temperature of 35°F (2°C). During the day, set temperatures between 41-50°F (5-10°C), and at night, keep the temperature at 36°F (2°C).In warmer regions, plant sundews in a bog garden.

Drosera adelae (Drosera adelae) - Planting

When ripe sow seeds at 50-55°F (10-13°C). Take cuttings from leaves when fully developed. Take root cuttings when dormant.

Drosera adelae (Drosera adelae) - Pest

Uncommon.

Drosera adelae (Drosera adelae) - Interesting facts

There are around 100 known species in the genus Drosera. Sundews are found all around the world, but are most common in Australia. As carnivorous plants, they trap insects to obtain minerals lacking in the poor soil. The name "sundew" comes from the drops of mucus that are secreted from the leaves.

Drosera adelae (Drosera adelae) - Soil and irrigation

Grows best in wet, peaty, acidic, nutritionally poor soil. For indoor plants, use a mix of equal parts peat and sand. Make sure to keep plants consistently moist by standing sundew in a saucer of soft (acidic) water.

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