Drosera filiformis
Thread-leaved sundew Rossolis filiforme - threadleaf sundew
Description
Drosera filiformis, the Threadleaf Sundew, is a carnivorous plant with long, thread-like leaves, covered in sticky, glistening glands. These glands secrete a sticky mucilage that traps insects, which are then digested to supplement the plant's nutrient intake. The leaves are typically reddish in color and can be very attractive. It produces small, pink or purple flowers on tall stems during the summer. Drosera filiformis thrives in a nutrient-poor, acidic soil, and requires plenty of sunlight and consistent moisture. It's ideal to use distilled or rainwater and a well-draining medium, such as peat moss and perlite. Propagation is often done through seed or leaf cuttings.
Description
Drosera filiformis, the Threadleaf Sundew, is a carnivorous plant with long, thread-like leaves, covered in sticky, glistening glands. These glands secrete a sticky mucilage that traps insects, which are then digested to supplement the plant's nutrient intake. The leaves are typically reddish in color and can be very attractive. It produces small, pink or purple flowers on tall stems during the summer. Drosera filiformis thrives in a nutrient-poor, acidic soil, and requires plenty of sunlight and consistent moisture. It's ideal to use distilled or rainwater and a well-draining medium, such as peat moss and perlite. Propagation is often done through seed or leaf cuttings.