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Drosera Aliciae 12cm H12cm

Drosera Aliciae 12cm H12cm
£17.00 GBP
£17.00 GBP
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Meet Drosera aliciae—the sparkling South African sundew with rosettes of sticky, jewel-like tentacles. Its compact spoon-shaped leaves sit in a tight rosette and sparkle with glue-like droplets. In strong light the tentacles can redden, while delicate pink flowers may rise above the sticky leaves.

  • The Formal Name: Drosera aliciae
  • The Nickname: Alice’s Sundew
  • Roots: Native to South Africa’s Cape region, in wet, nutrient-poor ground.
  • Natural Vibe: Bright, moist and mineral-poor, without the freezing winter rest needed by Venus flytraps.

Care Guide
  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: High light with several hours of sun where possible; shade from scorching midday heat through glass.
  • Best Room: Very bright windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
  • Snacks: Never use conventional fertiliser; the sticky leaves catch tiny insects unaided.
  • Tropical Feels: Good humidity helps maintain dew, but bright light and correct watering are essential; avoid sealing in stagnant air.
  • Cosy Factor: Keep frost-free and preferably above about 10°C over winter.
  • Thirst: Use rainwater or distilled/reverse-osmosis water. Keep consistently damp in a shallow tray during growth; just moist in cooler winter months.
  • Safety First: Keep away from curious pets to protect the sticky leaves; pet-safety data is limited.
  • The Bedding: Acidic, very low-nutrient specialist sundew mix with sand/perlite; never feed the soil.
  • Family Tree: Leaf or root cuttings are possible; fresh seed can also be sown on a moist surface.
  • Space Needs: Makes a neat, low-growing clump rather than a tall plant.
  • Speed: Active in bright growing conditions; slows in dull UK winters.
  • Uninvited Guests: Normally robust; watch for aphids on flower stems and avoid sprays that coat the traps.
  • Moving Day: Repot gently into fresh nutrient-poor medium in spring only if required.
  • Haircut: Remove spent flower stems or dead leaves; do not wipe off the dew.
  • Fresh Air: Provide gentle air circulation to reduce mould without drying the root zone.
  • Plant Lore: The glistening droplets that look like morning dew are actually the plant’s sticky insect-catching mucilage.
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