Description

Drosera regia {Big easy x self}

Drosera regia needs no introduction as the king of all Sundews! Endemic to a narrow mountain range in the Cape Floristic Region of South Africa, this is a rare and valuable addition to any carnivorous plant collection. This specific clone is from a self-pollination of the legendary ‘Big Easy’ cultivar, and subsequently is both hardy and easy to grow. If you want a reliable king, this one’s for you.

Quick facts:

Distribution: Endemic to the Western Cape of South Africa

Max size: Drosera regia leaves reach an astounding 45cm in length, the longest of any sundew!

Flowering: Produces a cluster of flowers in Mid-Summer (Dec-Jan)

How to grow Drosera regia

Light: Appreciates full sun for at least a few hours per day. Also grows well under artificial light

Watering: Tray watering

Humidity: Not hugely influential

Temperatures: Tolerant of a wide range. Hot summer days can crisp them slightly. Will survive light frost when dormant in a large pot

Dormancy: Winter dormant in colder climates

Substrate: Does well in sphagnum peat or sphagnum moss based soil mixes. Aeration is appreciated

Pests: Sometimes susceptible to aphids and mites, seen as wonky growth of the new leaves with brown spotting at the base