Drosera hilaris Sir Lowry’s pass SA
£20.00
Drosera hilaris – 9cm Pot
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Drosera hilaris Sir Lowry’s pass SA is a semi-erect growing fleshy root sundew from South Africa. These sundews grow in winter (September to May) and rest in summer, with lower water level, forming thick roots.
Sundew hilaris Sir Lowry’s pass SA wants full sunshine during the growing months, between September and May. In summer It’s not necessary to expose the pot with dormant plants to full sun.
The fleshy roots are a defense that Drosera hilaris Sir Lowry’s pass SA uses to shelter from the heat and dryness of the summer period. During the summer, the pots containing the resting plants, should be watered less than normal.
Begin watering from the top, gradually, typically towards the end of summer, without initially leaving water in the saucer. As soon as the plant sprouts, the growing season begins, and you can leave an inch of water in the saucer. In winter, optimal minimum temperatures would be around 5°C, but they can also tolerate slightly lower temperatures down to 0°C. Keep the plants in a position where they can enjoy some sunlight. If temperatures drop significantly below zero, shelter the plants in a closed cold frame. Around mid-spring, the leaves will start to dry out. This is the time to stop watering. Let the water in the saucer evaporate, and allow the soil to dry out completely. In summer, keep the pots in the shade, occasionally sprinkle some water on the soil during this period of rest.
Sundews can be found worldwide, on all continents. They stand out with their shiny droplets, which are used to “glue” their prey to them. We sell many different varieties, some more difficult than others, including three native sundews (Drosera anglica, Drosera intermedia and Drosera rotundofolia). Some are hardy, including the native sundews, others need protection from the frost, and do well on sunny windowsills, heated greenhouse or conservatory.
How they feed:
The Sundews produce a sticky substance (known as dew). This (as well as their colour) attracts the insects, who are then trapped in the dew droplets (they are “glued” to the leaf). The trapped insect trying to free itself, stimulates the tentacles to close around it (in most cases). The plant then produces an enzyme to digest the insect.
How to care for your plant:
- We sell a large variety of different sundews with different care requirements. We are currently in the process of updating the care leaflets, so in the meantime please make sure you research your particular plant on the web.
- Rainwater only, sit in water (on a saucer)
- The native plants will have a dormancy period, when they will go underground. Drosera binata and Drosera filiformis will form a winter bud. Some tuberous sundews will be dormant in summer, most non hardy sundews will be dormant in winter.
- During the dormancy period, the main risk to the plant is rotting caused by fungal diseases. It is important to reduce the watering, just keeping the plant damp, but not to let the plant dry out completely.
- Feeding: If you are worried, and your plant is indoors, stick it outside on a sunny day and watch it go to work.
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