Spoon sundew has moderate resistance to disease and needs a high-humidity environment. If ventilation is poor, it can be prone to rot. Its care is considered difficult because it requires continual humidification to maintain high humidity. It is also highly prone to rot when the environment lacks ventilation and becomes too hot. Spoon sundew is best suited to growers with more experience who can provide an appropriate growing environment.
How to keep Drosera Glabripes.
Light
Spoon sundew is native to habitats that are rich in sunlight, including sunny wetlands and open bogs. While it favors conditions that offer full sunlight, it can also endure partially sunny situations.
Temperature
Spoon sundew flourishes best at moderate temperatures; these are typically the same temperatures that humans find comfortable. It won't thrive in too hot or too cold conditions. A severe concern with excessive heat is the possibility of sunburn, hence, during the hot summer months, it's recommended to give the plant some shade to protect it from extreme heat. Spoon sundew goes into hibernation when it gets cold. To promote year-round growth, maintaining warmer temperatures in winter is crucial. Frost, which is potentially harmful to the plant, should be prevented.
Pot & Repot
For repotting Spoon sundew, opt for a pot that's 1-2 inches (2.5–5 cm) larger and has sufficient drainage. Select a potting mix that drains well. The best time to repot is either spring or fall, with the root ball positioned marginally below the top edge of the plant pot. Thoroughly water the plant after repotting and situate it in a warm location where it receives indirect sunlight.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 5 cm to 10 cm
- Mature Spread
- 3 cm to 5 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Red
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 0.51 cm to 1.02 cm
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Native Area
- South Africa
