How to grow subtropical Drosera (sundews)
Subtropical sundews are the largest and most common group of sundews found in collections. Most species are suitable for beginner growers. Below is a concise guide How to grow subtropical Drosera (sundews), organized by the conditions they require:
Light conditions: Provide maximum possible lighting. A south-facing window is ideal (monitor the plants‘ reaction and, if necessary, partially shade them), as well as west- or east-facing windows.
Temperature: Maintain regular room temperature throughout the year. Most species tolerate outdoor conditions during summer well. They do not undergo dormancy.
Substrate: Use clean fibrous peat mixed with silica sand or perlite in a 2:1 ratio.
Humidity: These sundews are quite adaptable, thriving in both fresh air and higher humidity levels in terrariums. The plants do not require misting.
Watering: The plants should always stand in water. Water from below by placing the pot in a shallow tray. An ideal water level is approximately 1 cm.
Fertilizing: During the growing season, the plants can be „fed“ with insects if they cannot catch their own. If prey is accessible, they will capture it themselves. Other forms of fertilizing are unsuitable.
Photographs of subtropical sundews can be viewed in the „My Collection“ section.
Selected representatives:
Drosera acaulis
Drosera admirabilis
Drosera affinis
Drosera afra
Drosera alba
Drosera aliciae
Drosera amazonica
Drosera arenicola
Drosera ascendens
Drosera bequaertii
Drosera biflora
Drosera brevifolia
Drosera burkeana
Drosera burmannii
Drosera camporupestris
Drosera capensis
Drosera capillaris
Drosera cayennensis
Drosera cendeensis
Drosera chrysolepis
Drosera cistiflora
Drosera collinsiae
Drosera communis
Drosera condor
Drosera cuneifolia
Drosera dielsiana
Drosera elongata
Drosera ericgreenii
Drosera esmeraldae
Drosera esterhuyseniae
Drosera felix
Drosera finlaysoniana
Drosera glabripes
Drosera glanduligera
Drosera graminifolia
Drosera grantsaui
Drosera graomogolensis
Drosera hamiltonii
Drosera hartmeyerorum
Drosera hilaris
Drosera hirtella
Drosera hirticalyx
Drosera humbertii
Drosera indica
Drosera kaieteurensis
Drosera katangensis
Drosera longiscapa
Drosera madagascariensis
Drosera magnifica
Drosera meristocaulis
Drosera montana
Drosera natalensis
Drosera neocaledonica
Drosera nidiformis
Drosera oblanceolata
Drosera pauciflora
Drosera peruensis
Drosera pilosa
Drosera quartzicola
Drosera ramentacea
Drosera regia
Drosera roraimae
Drosera rubrifolia
Drosera schwackei
Drosera sessilifolia
Drosera slackii
Drosera solaris
Drosera spatulata
Drosera spiralis
Drosera tentaculata
Drosera tokaiensis
Drosera tomentosa
Drosera trinervia
Drosera ultramafica
Drosera uniflora
Drosera venusta
Drosera villosa
Drosera viridis
Drosera yutajensis
Drosera zeyheri