Overview
Drosera enodes is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Drosera, part of the Droseraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Drosera enodes grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, sub-tropical and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Drosera enodes is a clump-forming cultivar of the Drosera genus, known commonly as sundews, which are carnivorous herbaceous plants. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with moist but well-drained loam or sandy soil that is acid to neutral in pH. Suitable for patio and container planting as well as conservatories and greenhouses, it is hardy to UK zone H3. Drosera enodes is best appreciated in spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or offsets.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Drosera
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Drosera enodes size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Drosera enodes
- Propagation
- Seed, Offsets
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Drosera enodes?
Drosera enodes prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Drosera enodes need?
Drosera enodes grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Drosera enodes hardy in the UK?
Drosera enodes has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Drosera enodes?
Seed, Offsets.
More in the Drosera genus
- Drosera anglicagreat sundew
- Drosera auriculataclimbing sundew
- Drosera binata var. binata
- Drosera brevifolia
- Drosera callistos
- Drosera capillaris
- Drosera cistiflora
- Drosera dilatatopetiolaris
