Sundew 'Drosera neocaledonica x oblanceolata'

Drosera neocaledonica x oblanceolata is a carnivorous plant from the sundew family, forming several outwards standing leaves in a rosette that reaches a couple of centimeters in diameter. Like every species within the genus Drosera, this plant uses its heavy glandular, stir bar-shaped leaves to trap insects for nutrients. The remarkable petioles of this cultivar are very fuzzy. The higher the intensity of exposed light, the brighter red the leaves will be. Flower stalks are exceptionally long to prevent killing their valued pollinators. The flowers could reach up to one and a half centimeters and are colored white. Propagation is most easily done by cuttings of mature plants. Also, harvesting and sowing seeds is possible.

Drosera neocaledonica x oblanceolata does not originate from wild populations but is cultivated from multiple botanical species. For optimal growth, the optimal day temperature is around 25 degrees Celsius. In the night temperatures could drop to 15 degrees Celsius. When the temperature is warmer than 10 degrees Celsius, this plant could be placed outside. Make sure that you do not locate it in full sun directly. Pot this carnivorous plant in a mineral rich, water retaining medium that lacks nutrients and other dissolved salts completely. Clean peat or horticultural sand are some examples. Provide this species with bright to very bright light conditions such as direct sunlight or strong artificial lights. Prevent this plant from drying out at all times. To maintain swampy or soggy conditions, it is possible to place a perforated pot in a tray of water. Always use demineralized water; water containing even a low concentration of minerals could burn the sensitive roots. Fertilizer is best to avoid but it is possible to feed this plant with caught insects once per month.