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Drosera binata subsp. dichotoma

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An insectivorous perennial to 30cm tall, forming a rosette of erect, slender, long-stalked leaves; these are forked into two lobes to 15cm long. The leaves are covered in glandular green or red hairs which trap and digest insects. White flowers to 2cm across are held on stalks above the foliage in summer

Scientific classification

Species: Drosera binata subsp. dichotoma (Drosera binata subsp. dichotoma)
Genus: Drosera
Family: Droseraceae

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Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Drosera binata subsp. dichotoma

Distribution map

Australia

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Quick identification of Drosera binata subsp. dichotoma

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Drosera binata subsp. dichotoma care guide

Standing pure rainwater tray, always keep roots submerged lightly
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Standing pure rainwater tray, always keep roots submerged lightly

Fertilizing

No fertilizer needed, carnivorous plant sensitive to standard nutrients

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 10-13°C as soon as ripe. Take cuttings from young, fully-developed leaves, or take root cuttings when dormant

Growing

Grow in spent, peat-free ericaceous or specialist carnivorous plant compost in a sunny position, either under glass or in a bog garden. If pot grown, stand the containers in trays of rain water to keep the growing medium wet. Water only with soft (ideally rain) water; fertilising is unnecessary. See carnivorous plant cultivation for further information

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