Sundew
Drosera × linglica
- Native to:
- Canada, United States
GBIF: Herbier Louis-Marie (QFA)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Droseraceae
- Genus:
- Drosera
- Species:
- Drosera × linglica
- USDA Symbol:
- DRLI4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- peaty, nutrient-poor, acidic soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to boggy, wetland areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification; surface sow on moist sphagnum or peat under high humidity and bright light.
Pre-treatment: No pretreatment required; seeds germinate readily.; then Light required for germination; do not cover seed.
Notes: Light required for germination; do not cover seed.
Source: Claude AI