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The heyday of the sundew varies greatly depending on the species
The heyday of sundew (Drosera)
Sundew is available in many variants, some of which are very different. Some species of the carnivorous plant are grown in the field, many non-native species are cultivated in the room. The flowering times depend on the respective variety.
The flowering time depends on the sundew style
Domestic species of Drosera bloom from March to August.
The most suitable for beginners varieties of the sundew, Cape sundew and Drosera aliciae, make their flowers in December and January.
As a prerequisite for the formation of flowers, the plant must have enough light and plenty of sun in the field. Nevertheless, the white, purple, yellow or red flowers only show for a few days.
Tips
The flowers of the sundew are very small and often inconspicuous. If you also want to maintain Drosera for flowering, you should buy hybrid varieties. These develop larger flowers and are usually more robust.