Drosera cistiflora (purple)(100 seeds)

Drosera cistiflora (purple) (100 seeds)

Common name: Poppy-flowered Sundew

Drosera cistiflora is a winter growing, summer dormant sun dew. It’s growth is unusual in that it comes out of dormancy as a rosette, then puts out a weak to moderately strong stem as the season progresses. Its’ flowers are the largest in the genus and this one have large white flowers.

Sowing instructions: Use a soil mix of 50% peat moss and 50% perlite. Make sure the soil is completely moist. Use a 4-inch pot if you are sowing a small pinch of these seeds. Sprinkle your seeds evenly over the soil and very gently tap them down. Keep your pot in standing water. Use a tray or a bowl to set your pot in, and fill it up with water. Keep the water line no more than half way up the pot. Use water that is low in minerals. Keep the air temperature between 75° and 85°F for optimal germination.

Locality: Citrusdal. Harvest: January 2025