Drosera spatulata

Drosera spatulata is a common and widespread species of sundew. This sundew remains relatively small and and tends to spread throughout pots very quickly. The tips of the leaves will move slightly to wrap around caught prey. The pink flowers can be seen throughout the year if this sundew is kept in bright light  

CULTIVATION REQUIREMENTS:

WATER: 2 X Daily. Tap water is okay depending on water quality. Water the medium from overhead until water flows from the bottom. Lightly misting the leaves will keep the plant properly humid. A tray under the pot allows water to collect the keep the plant’s soil saturated throughout the day.

LIGHT: D. Aliciae can tolerate both low or high light levels. Expect increased mucilage (dew) and slender, red leaves in higher light, and less sticky, wide green leaves under lower light levels. NOTE: These plants can put on beautiful color changing displays if moved from lighter to shadier areas throughout growth, but do so slowly to avoid stress.

FERTILIZATION: We recommend only using MAXSEA brand fertilizer for all carnivorous plants, as tests have shown these sensitive plants respond best to this brand alone. The plants will naturally catch flying insects like gnats and house flies, and these can be ‘fed’ to the plant by simply ‘sticking’ them to the tentacles! Fertilize 1 every 2 weeks in spring and summer, and once a month in winter.

PLANTLETS: These can be easily pulled from the medium and placed into their own pots of simply medium (half peat half perlite) to form a new plant. Or simply throw them away if you prefer the look of a singular plant in the pot. Over time the plants will need up-potted and dead leaves removed.l