Spoonleaf Sundew
Drosera spatulata
- Native to:
- Australia, Borneo, Caroline Is., China, Guam, Japan, Korea, Malaya, Nansei-shoto, New Guinea, New Zealand, Palau, Philippines, Sumatera, Taiwan
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Droseraceae
- Genus:
- Drosera
- Species:
- Drosera spatulata
- USDA Symbol:
- DRSP3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 10 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Populations often increase following fire in bog and wet heath habitats due to reduced competition and opened canopy.
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:
- Prefers nutrient-poor conditions typical of bogs and wetlands
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; sow on surface of moist sphagnum peat. Best germination occurs at 20-25°C with high humidity.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI