Drosera aliciae
Drosera
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Drosera (Drosera aliciae) - Description
Drosera aliciae, the Alice sundew, is a carnivorous plant in the family Droseraceae. It is native to South Africa, like Drosera capensis, the cape sundew, and is one of the most common sundews in cultivation. The plant forms small, tight rosettes of wedge-shaped leaves, up to 5 cm in diameter. Under conditions of good lighting, the insect-snagging tentacles will become deeply coloured with anthocyanin pigments, which probably aid in its attraction of insect prey.
Drosera (Drosera aliciae) - Blooming
Blooms small flowers, 5-petaled, borne singly or in racemes or panicles. Usually white, pink, or purple in color.
Drosera (Drosera aliciae) - 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 (Drosera aliciae) - 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 (Drosera aliciae) - Pest
Uncommon.
Drosera (Drosera aliciae) - 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 (Drosera aliciae) - 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.
