Drosera intermedia has a very large distribution in Europe and The America’s. This variant originates from tropical areas in the United States. As a poor competitor, it only grows in places where it is not outshadowed, the soil is deficient of nutrients and stays always wet. This species is frost tolerant where the above-ground parts of the plant die off and hibernate as a small rhizome in the ground. Temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius are endured incidentally when in wet conditions. Provide as much light as possible but let it gradually expose to direct sunlight. Place this plant in soil that does not contain any nutrients; usage of peat with clean horticultural sand is recommended. Make sure that the soil always stays wet, soggy conditions are preferable by growing this species. Only use rainwater or demineralized water. Never fertilize this plant; nutrients could easily burn the delicate roots. Catching small insects and ‘feeding’ this plant is possible as not directly necessary.
Care: Normal |
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Place: Indoor |
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Light: Full light |
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Watering: High |
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Watering tips: Standing in water |
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Maintenance: Prune dead stalks |
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Air circulation: Normal |
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Place: Artificial lighting |
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Water spraying: No-water spraying |
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Air humidity at day: 60-100% |
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Air humidity at night: 80-100% |
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Day temperature: 15-25°C |
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Night temperature: -10-20°C |
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Temperature max: 30°C |
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Temperature: 15°C |
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Fertilize: None |
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Artificial light height: 0-20cm |
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Soil ph: <7 |
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Soil type: Peat |
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Repotting: After 2 years |
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