Drosophyllaceae

• Culture: The basic requirements of Drosophyllum are similar to those of many other carnivorous plants: as much full sun as possible (at least half-day), poor, acidic soil (5 peatmoss : 2 perlite : 1 horticultural charcoal), and pure water (rain or deionized). The plants resent being disturbed, so sow the seeds directly in fairly large (6-7") containers, where they can be left for the long term, or use peat pots that can be sunken into new soil, to minimize root disruption.

  Drosophyllum comes from a Mediterranean climate, and grows most vigorously in the fall, winter and spring months. Warm days (65-75 F) and cool nights (50 F) are best. Unlike many carnivorous plants, Drosophyllum can have problems with fungal diseases if kept too wet. Let the soil surface dry slightly between waterings, and provide good air circulation and moderate humidity levels. Never leave the pots standing in water.

  Summer dormant - mist only during summer months to simulate dew

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Accession Data:

• Accession # 200600002
• Source: Matt Opel ex ICPS seedbank
• Accession Date: 02-07-2006
• Bench: 2305 - Nearctic
• Qty: 3 confirmed on 05-31-2009

Classification:

• Division: Magnoliophyta
• Class: Magnoliopsida
• SubClass: core eudicots
• Order: Caryophyllales
• SubOrder:
• Family: Drosophyllaceae
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References:

1. The Portuguese Sundew (Drosophyllum lusitanicum Link.) in nature and cultivation by Jan Flísek & Kamil Pásek

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