Drosera natalensis is native to South Africa, the province of Natal. She is very popular and easy to grow. The rosette is flat and about 4 cm wide. The leaves are spoon-shaped. The surface of the green leaves is covered with sticky tentacles that are a deep pink or bright red. Insects are attracted to the leaves by the shine of the hairs. The leaves wrap around the prey like the movement of a wrist. Once caught, the insect is digested by digestive fluids emitted by the plant. This is a unique way to obtain nitrogen, allowing these plants to...
Drosera natalensis is native to South Africa, the province of Natal. She is very popular and easy to grow. The rosette is flat and about 4 cm wide. The leaves are spoon-shaped. The surface of the green leaves is covered with sticky tentacles that are a deep pink or bright red. Insects are attracted to the leaves by the shine of the hairs. The leaves wrap around the prey like the movement of a wrist. Once caught, the insect is digested by digestive fluids emitted by the plant. This is a unique way to obtain nitrogen, allowing these plants to live in soils poor in this substance. Hardiness zones 8-10, (1 ° C / 35 ° F, -10 ° C / 15 ° F) in Winter. The plant should be grown in full sun, with protection from the hot midday sun. In shaded areas, an artificial light source is essential. If the plant has enough light, it will produce rosettes tinged with red. The temperature should be kept between (20 ° C / 25 ° C and 68 ° F / 76 ° F). The plant does not have a dormant period. It can germinate well in a mixture of sphagnum moss and sand, which can be 50% to 70% sphagnum moss. You don't have to fertilize since the plant relies on insects for food. Humidity should be between 60-80%. It needs an atmosphere and a moist soil. The water should be distilled or rainwater, since they do not tolerate tap water. It is a good idea to place a saucer containing an inch of water, under the pot. Raise the pot by placing stones, so that the base of the pot is barely in contact with the water. This will provide the plant with a constant source of moisture.
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