drosera burmannii

Quick-catch sundew, Spoon leaf sundew.

Care level

Medium

This tiny carnivorous plant forms a perfect rosette of spoon-shaped leaves covered in glistening red tentacles that sparkle like morning dew. Unlike its slower cousins, it grows quickly and can catch several insects at once, with its sticky tentacles curling around prey in just a few minutes.

Care & maintenance

Light

Direct sunlight

Light that enters through west or south-facing windows, the most intense light for your interior that will expose plants directly to sunlight.

Temperature

Wide range (59°F - 95°F)

Fertilization frequency

Low

Once per season.

Humidity & watering

High

Keep the soil constantly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 60 and 90% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a Carnivorous plant mix: A nutrient-poor, acidic mix that mimics bog conditions. Provides excellent moisture retention while maintaining necessary aeration for sensitive roots.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Wide/Shallow

Wide/Shallow

Prefer a pot that is wider than it is deep.

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Features

Size & growth

Small

Upright

Moderate growth

This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach up to 12 inches in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & self-pollinating

The drosera burmannii can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is capable of self-pollination, it does not need another individual to fertilize itself and therefore produce fruits.

Propagation methods

The best propagation method for this specie is Classic division.
Alternatively, you can also try the following methods:
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