Drosera aliciae D8.5

Name: Drosera aliciae D8.5
Brand: Eufloria
SKU: 4004287767188
Price: 13.29 BGN
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Drosera aliciae (Alice Sundew) – A stunning South African carnivorous plant with glistening, dew-covered tentacles! Compact rosettes of wedge-shaped leaves turn brilliant orange-red in bright light. Traps and digests insects for nutrients. Delicate pink flowers on tall stalks. Perfect for beginners – easy care, no dormancy required. Pet-safe and endlessly fascinating!

Approx height (including pot): 10 cm

Pot diameter: 8.5 cm

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Drosera aliciae, known as Alice's Sundew or the Alice Sundew, is one of the most beautiful and beginner-friendly carnivorous plants available. Native to the Cape region of South Africa, this stunning sundew forms compact rosettes of wedge-shaped leaves adorned with glistening, dew-like droplets on crimson tentacles – a deadly trap for unsuspecting insects that creates an almost magical, jewel-like appearance.

The plant's tentacles produce a sticky mucilage that sparkles like morning dew, attracting small insects which become trapped on contact. The leaf then slowly curls around its prey, secreting digestive enzymes to absorb nutrients. Under bright light, the entire plant can turn brilliant orange-red, while lower light produces green leaves with red tentacles. Alice's Sundew also produces tall flower stalks (up to 40 cm) bearing delicate pink flowers that are self-fertile and produce abundant seeds.

Care Requirements:

Light: Full sun to bright light. 6-12 hours daily for best coloration. South-facing windowsills or grow lights work excellently.
Water: Use only distilled water, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water. Keep soil consistently moist using the tray method – sit pot in 1-2 cm of water.
Soil: Nutrient-poor, acidic mix. 1:1 peat moss and perlite (or silica sand). 100% long-fibered sphagnum also works well. NEVER use regular potting soil or fertilizers.
Temperature: 4-32°C (40-90°F). Tolerates light frost but may die back to roots – will regrow in spring.
Humidity: Appreciates 60%+ humidity but adapts to typical home conditions. Excellent terrarium plant.
Feeding: Feed small insects (fruit flies, dried bloodworms) 2-4 times monthly if kept indoors. Outdoor plants catch their own prey.
Dormancy: Not required. Grows year-round as a subtropical species.

Lungime: 10 cm

Greutate (kg): 0.25 Kg

Denumire: Drosera

Diametru: 10 cm

Cerințe lumină: Partial umbra

Tip plantă: Decorative

Utilizare: Interior

Tip suport: Ghiveci

Material Suport: Plastic

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Is Drosera aliciae toxic to cats and dogs?

No! Drosera aliciae and other commonly cultivated sundews are non-toxic to cats, dogs, and other pets. Carnivorous plants in general have no demonstrated toxicity to animals or humans. Ironically, the greater concern is the opposite – cats especially seem attracted to sundews and can easily destroy these delicate plants with their curious paws and teeth. The sticky mucilage appears irresistible to felines! To protect your sundew, consider placing it somewhere out of your cat's reach.

Why isn't my sundew producing dew on its tentacles?

Loss of dew production is usually caused by insufficient light, low humidity, or using tap water. Sundews need very bright light (ideally direct sun or strong grow lights) to produce their sticky mucilage. Low humidity can also dry out the droplets before they form properly. Most critically, minerals in tap water damage the plant and inhibit dew production – always use distilled water, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water. After correcting these issues, new leaves should produce dew within a few weeks. Note that newly shipped plants often lose their dew temporarily from transport stress.

Does Drosera aliciae need winter dormancy?

No! Unlike temperate carnivorous plants like Venus Flytraps, Drosera aliciae is a subtropical species that grows year-round without requiring dormancy. This makes it an excellent choice for indoor growing where you want continuous growth and interest throughout the year. While it can tolerate light frost (dying back to roots and regrowing in spring), there's no need to provide cold treatment. Simply maintain normal care year-round, and your plant will continue producing new leaves and potentially flowering at any time.

Should I cut off the flower stalks on my Drosera aliciae?

This is a personal choice with trade-offs. Flowering takes significant energy from the plant, which can slow leaf production and weaken smaller plants. If you want maximum vegetative growth and larger rosettes, snipping flower stalks as they emerge is recommended. However, the pink flowers are quite attractive, and since D. aliciae is self-fertile, allowing flowering produces abundant seeds for propagation. The flowers are held on tall stalks (up to 40 cm) specifically positioned away from the leaves so pollinators don't become trapped – a fascinating evolutionary adaptation!

How do I get my Drosera aliciae to turn red?

The vibrant orange-red coloration in Drosera aliciae comes from anthocyanin pigments produced in response to intense light. To achieve maximum color, provide the brightest light possible – direct sun for several hours daily, or very strong grow lights. Plants in lower light conditions will remain more green (though tentacles typically stay red regardless). Interestingly, heavy feeding can also reduce red coloration even under bright light, as well-fed plants don't need to invest as much in attracting prey. The most brilliantly colored plants are typically those in full sun that catch their own food.