Drosera californica
Drosera × californica
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Droseraceae
- Genus:
- Drosera
- Species:
- Drosera × californica
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul, aug, sep
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Pink, Purple
Native Range
United States: Florida
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 5.5 (strongly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers bog-like conditions with high humidity.
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Light required for germination; do not cover seed.
Notes: Light required for germination; do not cover seed.
Source: OpenAI GPT-4o