Tropical Sundew
Drosera burmannii
Jan Wieneke
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Droseraceae
- Genus:
- Drosera
- Species:
- Drosera burmannii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Biennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- Less than 6 in
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white
Native Range
United States: Guam, Palau
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to nutrient-poor, sandy soils in tropical regions