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QUESTION: I recently found sundew that was washed down Table mountain
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in Cape Town RSA. I have identified it as Drosera Aliciae.
I would like to know more about watering and should it be kept in a water tray. I will attach a photo to help.
Thanks Lamont
ANSWER: Hello Lamont,
That does look like D. alicia. Good going, they look like healthy plants. Most sundews do like a water tray under the pot. Make sure the pot drains well and that the tray only holds 1/4 the pot depth in water. You will want the moss always moist, but never totally waterlogged. Make sure the water is rain, distilled, or reverse osmosis water as water with minerals (tap water and bottled drinking water would alter the moss and cause the eventual death of the plant.
Christopher
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QUESTION: Hi Chris
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New problem - what is the difference between Aliciae, Trinervia and Ramantacea, I have new photo, I hope it helps.
Thanks
Lamont
Hello Lamont,
I have no experience with Drosera ramantacea or Drosera trinervia. I do know that D. trinervia looks similar to D. alicia, however; is a smaller plant overall.
You might want to post this question for Sarracenia Northwest as they might have more information on those other species.
Christopher
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Christopher Littrell
Expertise
I am capable of answering questions about the most common carnivorous plants found in cultivation. I have no personal experience with Byblis, Drosophyllum, Aldrovanda, and Heliamphora. I have not cultivated gemmae forming pygmy sundews nor tuberous sundews. For information regarding those aforementioned species, I would suggest contacting other experts. I can answer questions regarding most species of Nepenthes, tropical and temperate Drosera, Mexican Pinguicula, Sarracenias, and Dionaea. I have some limited experience with growing Utricularia, Cephalotus, and Darlingtonia.
Experience
I have grown carnivorous plants off and on for about 27 years. I have made the same mistakes and suffered the same mishaps that many growers make as they attempt to separate the myths from the realities of growing these plants. Currently, I am successfully growing a variety of tropical sundews, a Nepenthes, several Venus Flytraps of varying ages, and Sarracenias. I have been successful in stratifying Sarracenia seeds and providing artificial dormancy requirements for my temperate plants when needed.
Education/Credentials
I hold a Master's degree in Educational Psychology. Over my lifetime, I have constantly read books involving the growing conditions of carnivorous plants. I hope to incorporate the educational aspects involved in psychology with teaching other people how to cultivate carnivorous plants.
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