Drosera binata - Mount Ruapehu - Alpine form
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  • Drosera binata - Mont Ruapehu - Alpine form carnivorous plant
  • Drosera binata - Mont Ruapehu - Alpine form carnivorous plant
  • Drosera binata - Mont Ruapehu - Alpine form carnivorous plant

Drosera binata - Mount Ruapehu - Alpine form

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This Drosera is native to the slopes of Mount Ruapehu , an active volcano in New Zealand . Drosera binata var. dichotoma Mount Ruapehu grows to 40 cm tall and produces impressive leaves that form a four-pronged fork.

It withstands temperatures down to -10°C!

The flower stem exceeds 50 cm in height and has pretty white flowers.

Photo of a potted plant at the beginning of the season.

This carnivorous plant has the particularity of going dormant at the end of summer. From September to March, a single bud remains on the surface of the substrate, so cut off the dead leaves.

We start shipping the plant again as soon as the first young shoots of the year show the survival of Drosera binata Mont Ruapehu through winter.

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  3 shipments per week

Shipments on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Delivery in 48 hours

  Packaging and packing

22 years of experience in packaging our plants. 100% recycled or reused.

Maintenance of Drosera Drosera binata Mount Ruapehu

Sundew and watering

Use only rainwater, demineralized or osmosis . Water that is too hard will cause the plant to die in a few weeks. Do not use bottled water, it generally contains too much salt, which is harmful to the plant. In summer, place the plant in a large saucer with water at all times.
In winter, keep the substrate moist without leaving the plant with its feet in water.

Temperature and Drosera

Up to 30°C in summer and 0 to 15°C in winter.

Substrate for Drosera Drosera binata Mount Ruapehu

Carnivorous plant mix is the basic substrate for many species, you can make it yourself by mixing blond peat , perlite and vermiculite , (4V/1V/1V) or blond peat , and non-calcareous aquarium sand (2V/1V). Sphagnum moss is also suitable.

Exhibition for Drosera

For optimal growth, high light is necessary. Drosera appreciate a partial shade exposure , or full sun in the early morning, or late afternoon. From spring to autumn, they grow by forming new leaves. In winter, if you cannot leave outside the species that need a cool winter rest, place them in a cool room under artificial light .

Fertilizer for Drosera

To be totally avoided! Plants provide for their own organic nutrient needs through their traps.

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