double-leaved sundew

How to Grow and Care for double-leaved sundew

double-leaved sundew · Drosera binata
Also known as: old man's eyebrow

Under glass, grow in mix of equal parts fertiliser-free peat substitute and sand, in full light with shade from hot sun. The compost should be kept continually moist in the growing season by standing the container in a tray of soft (lime-free) water, such as rainwater. During the winter, plants enter a period of dormancy so keep plants moist, not sodden. Outdoors grow in wet, peaty, acidic, nutritionally poor soil in full sun. See Carnivorous plant cultivation

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Planting and Growing double-leaved sundew

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleMaintain constantly damp peat substrate with pure rainwater
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid
Soil moisturePoorly drained
FertilizingNo fertilizer needed; carnivorous plant absorbs insect nutrients
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Under glass, grow in mix of equal parts fertiliser-free peat substitute and sand, in full light with shade from hot sun. The compost should be kept continually moist in the growing season by standing the container in a tray of soft (lime-free) water, such as rainwater. During the winter, plants enter a period of dormancy so keep plants moist, not sodden. Outdoors grow in wet, peaty, acidic, nutritionally poor soil in full sun. See Carnivorous plant cultivation

How to Water double-leaved sundew?

Maintain constantly damp peat substrate with pure rainwater

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for double-leaved sundew?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for double-leaved sundew?

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What Soil Is Best for double-leaved sundew?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for double-leaved sundew?

Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize double-leaved sundew?

No fertilizer needed; carnivorous plant absorbs insect nutrients

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How to Prune double-leaved sundew?

Trim off faded top growth in late autumn

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How to Propagate double-leaved sundew?

Propagate by sowing seed as soon as ripe, or by root cuttings when dormant

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How to Transplant double-leaved sundew?

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How to Care for double-leaved sundew in Winter?

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How to Plant double-leaved sundew?

Under glass, grow in mix of equal parts fertiliser-free peat substitute and sand, in full light with shade from hot sun. The compost should be kept continually moist in the growing season by standing the container in a tray of soft (lime-free) water, such as rainwater. During the winter, plants enter a period of dormancy so keep plants moist, not sodden. Outdoors grow in wet, peaty, acidic, nutritionally poor soil in full sun. See Carnivorous plant cultivation

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How to Repot double-leaved sundew?

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How to Harvest double-leaved sundew?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of double-leaved sundew

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Attributes of double-leaved sundew

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Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitTufted
OriginAustralia

Scientific Classification

Species
Drosera binata
Genus
Drosera
Family
Droseraceae
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