Drosera pulchella — Clump forming

Overview

Drosera pulchella is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Drosera, part of the Droseraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Drosera pulchella 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 pulchella is a species of carnivorous plant in the family Droseraceae. This species of pygmy sundew (subgenus Bryastrum) is native to southwestern Australia. As their common name suggests, they are a small species that are usually 15 to 20 millimeters wide. They typically grow in clusters that completely cover an area like a patch of moss. In the garden it prefers full sun and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). Suggested uses include patio and container plants, sub-tropical and conservatory and greenhouse. It tolerates acid and neutral soils, moist but well-drained conditions and east-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.

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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 pulchella size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Conservatory Greenhouse
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Conservatory and greenhouse