Drosera Lantau Island x capensis
Ease to Grow: EasyDormancy: YesParental Native Range: Hong Kong and HawaiiZones: 6-8 (5-9) A pretty yellow-green sundew hybrid, Drosera sp. Lantau Island x capensis typical. It forms rosettes of club-shaped leaves with numerous red-orange tentacles. It is a vigorous grower and spreads readily. It prefers open, sunny, boggy conditions in peaty soils. The blossoms are sterile and light pink on very tall multi-flowered scapes. Typically there are several scapes at a time, and they are long lasting. It can flower at different times of the year, but more profusely in the summer months. Allow for a winter rest for best growth. This hybrid is an excellent little terrarium plant. It is easy to grow, and is a great beginner's plant. This selection comes from leaf cuttings, and are genetically identical to the parent. It makes a beautiful display plant. Plants are shipped bare-root, wrapped in damp sphagnum moss. Photographs are representative of species, and not the specific plant shipped. Hei