Drosera hookerii - CarniDr111
Drosera hookerii - CarniDr111
Drosera hookeri – elegant rosette-forming sundew from Australia- Sundew hookeri is a rosette-forming carnivorous plant from southeastern Australia, known for its delicate, glossy leaves covered with sticky glands that trap and digest small insects. Drosera hookeri is ideal for bright windowsills or terrariums with high humidity. A refined, compact sundew that combines elegance with simplicity.
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Drosera hookeri forms a compact rosette of narrow, lightly haired leaves that glisten in the light. With sufficient sunlight, the leaves turn reddish; under lower light, they remain bright green. During its active growth period, Drosera hookeri may produce small white or pale-pink flowers on long stems that rise elegantly above the rosette. Drosera hookeri is ideal for bright windowsills or terrariums with high humidity. The Araflora symbols below will give you some additional product information for this carnivorous Drosera species.
Cultivation and Care for Drosera hookeri
- Growth period: spring & summer.
- Light: Bright light or morning sun; a grow light works well. Ample light enhances the red coloration.
- Temperature: Day 20–25 °C, night minimum 10–15 °C.
- Water: Keep constantly moist; boggy conditions are tolerated. Use rain, distilled or osmosis water only.
- Substrate: Nutrient-poor, slightly acidic and moisture-retaining (mix of peat, sand and perlite).
- Feeding: Captures its own insects; monthly feeding may boost growth.
- Flowering: White or light-pink flowers on tall stalks; remove spent flowers to save energy.
- Dormancy (autumn & winter) Light: Moderate light is sufficient.
- Temperature: Day minimum 15 °C, night around 10 °C
- Water: Water less frequently; soil may stay slightly moist Feeding: None Drosera hookeri is ideal for bright windowsills or terrariums with high humidity.
A refined, compact sundew that combines elegance with simplicity. The plantcare symbols of Araflora below will give you an indication about the care for this special carnivorous plant; Drosera hookeri
6 cm
6 cm