Sundew 'Drosera aliciae'

The Drosera aliciae is common in South Africa. This subtropical plant demands little from its surroundings. Therefore it is highly suitable for the novice hobby grower.

The Drosera aliciae can take a lot. It grows best in a peat-perlite soil mixture or pure sphagnum (peat moss). This carnivorous plant can grow well in a terrarium, but can also thrive on the windowsill. If exposed to enough sunlight, it will change to a beautiful red colour. If its leaves are occasionally visited by an insect, the Drosera aliciae will bloom with flowers. These Drosera can tolerate higher temperatures, provided that the humidity is high enough (60-70%).