Overview
Drosera x nagamotoi 'Watari' is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Drosera, part of the Droseraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Drosera x nagamotoi 'Watari' 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 x nagamotoi 'Watari' is a clump-forming cultivar of Drosera, a genus of carnivorous plants known as sundews. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with east, south, or west-facing aspects. It grows best in moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. Suitable for patio and container planting, as well as conservatories and greenhouses, it is hardy to UK zone H3. Interest in this cultivar is primarily during spring and summer, and it 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 x nagamotoi 'Watari' 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 x nagamotoi 'Watari'
- Propagation
- Seed, Offsets
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Drosera x nagamotoi 'Watari'?
Drosera x nagamotoi 'Watari' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Drosera x nagamotoi 'Watari' need?
Drosera x nagamotoi 'Watari' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Drosera x nagamotoi 'Watari' hardy in the UK?
Drosera x nagamotoi 'Watari' 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 x nagamotoi 'Watari'?
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
