Drosera cistiflora is a summer-dormant, winter-expanding sundew species that is indigenous to South Africa. This plant, which grows flowers which are up to 4″ across, has leaves which are sticky it uses to trap bugs for nutritional elements. Hardy to U.S. Department of Agriculture plant zones 10 and 11, increase this sundew species in a pot so you can offer it with the appropriate developing medium and expose it to the appropriate atmosphere.

Fill a 3 inch diameter pot with equal parts of sand and peat moss, up to 1/2 inch from the best. Moisten the medium with water and spot a sundew seed in the middle of the pot, along with the soil area. Seal the pot in a re-sealable plastic bag and place it to break seed dormancy. Aim to get a temperature around 76 degrees Fahrenheit.

Move the pot into a sunny window and assume the seed to germinate in about one to 90 days. Open the bag above a one-week period, and so the seedling can gradually adjust to to the fall in humidity. Eliminate the bag entirely once acclimated.

Fill a tray having a 1 inch layer of water that is distilled. Place a layer of pebbles in the water that is large enough to therefore its bottom sits close to the very top of the water area to to raise the pot. Allow the plant to to take water as required and keep a steady 1 inch layer of water that is distilled accessible to sustain a higher humidity. Avoid using tap water, because the plant roots can be damaged by mineral buildup.

Reduce the water that is accessible when the foliage of the plant begins dying, which indicators nearing. Gradually offer water that is less and enable the soil to dry totally. Resume watering after about six months, when the plant begins growing.

Feed your sundew plant a couple of insects that are small, for example wingless good fresh fruit flies, about once a week. Avoid in the event that you spot it exterior, since it’s going to catch its meals, feeding the plant.