There are numerous varieties of sundew, some of which differ greatly from one another. Some species of the carnivorous plant are grown outdoors, many non-native species are cultivated indoors. Flowering times depend on the strain.
The flowering time of the sundew varies greatly depending on the species
The flowering time depends on the sundew species
Native Drosera species bloom from March to August.
The sundew varieties best suited to beginners, Cape sundew and Drosera aliciae, produce flowers in December and January.
As a prerequisite for the formation of flowers, the plant must receive sufficient light and plenty of sun outdoors. Nevertheless, the white, violet, yellow or red flowers only appear for a few days.
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Sundew flowers are very small and often inconspicuous. If you also want to take care of Drosera for flowering, you should buy hybrid varieties. These develop larger flowers and are usually more robust.