Australian Sundew. A fascinating insectivorous houseplant which obtains its nutrients by trapping insects in its modified lobed sticky leaves. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers May to August. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Protect from frost.
Drosera binata
A fascinating insectivorous houseplant which obtains its nutrients by trapping insects in its modified lobed sticky leaves
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Drosera |
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Species | binata |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Australian Sundew |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 20cm |
Family | Droseraceae |
Spread | 15cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, red, yellow |
Flowers From | May, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Wet |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Protect from frost |
Planting | |
Care | Mist regularly, Keep just moist in winter, Water with rain water |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | Re-pot using a lime free compost, Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity |
Propagation | Seed |
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