Drosera slackii species profile
Drosera slackii is a rosetted sundew endemic to the Western Cape in South Africa. The species is named after Adrian Slack, a well-regarded authority on carnivorous plants. Drosera slackii grows…
Drosera rubrifolia species profile
Drosera rubrifolia is a rosetted sundew endemic to the Western Cape, South Africa. It is named for the vibrant ruby-red coloration of the plants. Drosera rubrifolia is a small sundew,…
Drosera capensis in the wild
Drosera capensis is a sundew that is endemic to South Africa. Despite its reputation as one of the weediest carnivorous plants in cultivation, the Cape Sundew is fairly restricted to…
Drosera ramentacea species profile
Drosera ramentacea is a sundew endemic to South Africa. The species is particularly known for its long, sprawling stem. Drosera ramentacea is a large sundew with a rosette that reaches…
Drosera hilaris species profile
Drosera hilaris is a South African sundew from the Western Cape. The species is known for its large rosette of thick, semi-raised leaves which are particularly beautiful. Drosera hilaris is…
The different colours of Drosera cistiflora
Drosera cistiflora is known for its outstandingly large and beautiful flowers, in colours ranging from white, pink, purple, red and yellow.
Drosera cistiflora species profile
Drosera cistiflora is a South African sundew that is known for its especially large flowers. The species is named the resemblance of its blooms to Cistus rockroses. Drosera cistiflora has…
Carnivorous Plants of the Cape York Tropical Savannah
Tropical savannah habitats encompass the majority of inland Cape York. These environments are characterised by open, grassy woodlands that are under the influence of the monsoon. Carnivorous plants are mainly…
Terracotta Seepage Planter – June 2023
My terracotta seepage planter has evolved since I created it roughly two and a half years ago. Drosera adelae has well and truly taken over, covering every inch of the…
Drosera binata extrema in Queensland
Queensland forms of Drosera binata are consistently many-times bifurcated and often pink flowered. The species is predominantly found in heathland habitats, mainly in the south east corner of the state.…