Drosera tomentosa var. glabrata

Drosera tomentosa var. glabrata

Family: Droseraceae

It is a Brazilian sundew that is rare in cultivation. D. tomentosa produces petite rosettes of extremely dewy leaves that turn bright red under bright light. While the plant remains rather small, it is known to produce extremely long flower stalks with multiple pink 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: Ex Hort. Harvest: December 2024