Hen and Chicks sundew
Drosera prolifera
Hen and Chicks sundew
- Native to the tropical rainforests of Queensland, Australia
- Bright green leaves with sticky tentacles
- Delicate pink flowers on long flower stalks
- Thrives at temperatures between 15 and 30 °C
- Prefers shady, moist environments
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Description
Drosera prolifera, a fascinating carnivorous plant from the sundew family, originates from the tropical rainforests of Queensland, Australia. This species prefers shady and moist environments rich in organic material. It grows terrestrially and can be cultivated in moist, nutrient-poor substrates, ideally consisting of a mix of peat and sand. The plant thrives at constant temperatures between 15 and 30 °C and requires high humidity of at least 60%. Regular watering with distilled or rainwater is crucial to keep the soil constantly moist.
In terrariums, Drosera prolifera shows its full beauty. The bright green leaves, covered with fine tentacles, offer an impressive sight and serve to catch insects. Particularly attractive are the delicate pink flowers that appear on long flower stalks and can bloom all year round. This plant is excellent for tropical and subtropical terrariums, where it can be used as a focal point or in group plantings. It contributes to biological pest control by capturing and digesting small insects. Drosera prolifera is an easy-to-care-for and decorative addition to any terrarium.
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| Drosera prolifera | |
| Cultivation Options | In moist, peat-rich substrate |
| Growth Height | Strong, creeping growth, forms dense mats |
| Temperature | 18 - 25 °C, no distinct dormancy |
| Humidity | High humidity required |
| Light Requirements | Moderate to intense light, but no direct sun |
| Watering | Keep substrate constantly moist, use distilled water |
| Fertilisation | No fertilisation required, insect capture for nutrient uptake |
| Propagation | Formation of daughter plants on runners |
| Suitable for | Small to medium wetland terrariums, as a focal point or ground cover |
| Cultivation Options |
| In moist, peat-rich substrate |
| Growth Height |
| Strong, creeping growth, forms dense mats |
| Temperature |
| 18 - 25 °C, no distinct dormancy |
| Humidity |
| High humidity required |
| Light Requirements |
| Moderate to intense light, but no direct sun |
| Watering |
| Keep substrate constantly moist, use distilled water |
| Fertilisation |
| No fertilisation required, insect capture for nutrient uptake |
| Propagation |
| Formation of daughter plants on runners |
| Suitable for |
| Small to medium wetland terrariums, as a focal point or ground cover |
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