There are over 50 species of pygmy Drosera. They are found primarily in southern Western Australia. Two species are found outside that region. The widespread species Drosera pygmaea is found in extreme southern West Australia, south eastern Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand. The disjunct species Drosera meristocaulis is found only at an elevation of 1700 to 2200 m on the Cerro de la Neblina tepuis in South America along the border of Venezuela and Brazil. Most pygmy Drosera are generally found in areas with wet winters and dry summers. During the winter and spring the plants grow and bloom. During the summer they go dormant and survive (or not) with only a stipule bud above ground. Their long roots anchor the plant and bring up moisture from deep in the soil. In the fall the stipule buds put out gemmae before the winter leaves. Gemmae allow the plants to reproduce asexually and to spread short distances. Some species such as Drosera pulchella are found in areas that are cooler and wetter in the summer so they don't generally form stipule buds. Drosera meristocaulis grows near the equator at high elevations. It does not produce gemmae. As the name implies, pygmy Drosera tend to be small plants. Typically they are 15 to 20 mm wide and hug the ground but some of the larger species in the group can get up to 50 mm across and grow 50 mm tall in one season. After a number of years they can get to be quite tall with the stem completely surrounded with dead leaves. Pygmy Drosera are very easy to grow indoors with or without a terrarium. The ground hugging species are especially spectacular when planted close together as they can make a solid mat of glistening tiny leaves. They do require intense light. A sunny window may not provide enough light. LED lighting is recommended. If the lights are on a constant amount each day, the plants may not bloom or produce gemmae. You may need a light timer with a function that adjusts the on time to local sunrise and sunset. These plants do well in pots outdoors and in fact will probably do better outdoors than under lights in a humid terrarium. In mild winter areas the plants can be grown outdoors year round. In other areas, the plants can be brought indoors or placed in a greenhouse during the winter. If indoors, make sure they continue under a natural light cycle. When outdoors it may be best to protect the plants from rain and birds.
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Drosera micrantha

5,00 €
2,50 €

5 à 10 plantes par pot !

Les plantes sont envoyées en pot.

Pot: en plastique

Température : de 0 à +45°C

Exposition : la plus ensoleillée possible

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