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Drosera Glanduligera
AdvancedDrosera glanduligera
An annual Australian sundew with both sticky tentacles and snap-tentacles that catapult prey in milliseconds.
Difficulty
Advanced
Temperature
10〜30℃
Lifespan
1 year (annual)
Size
3-5cm
Humidity
60〜90%
Diet
Insects (auto-capture)
About
Drosera glanduligera, the pimpernel sundew, is a small annual native to seasonally wet, sandy habitats of southern Australia. It is remarkable among sundews for possessing both conventional adhesive tentacles and specialized 'snap-tentacles'—elongated marginal tentacles that, upon insect contact, catapult the prey inward toward the sticky central tentacles in milliseconds, a motion that is among the fastest known in any carnivorous plant and unique within the genus Drosera. This active catapult mechanism dramatically increases prey capture efficiency. The plant is small (3–5 cm), completing its entire life cycle in a single growing season from autumn to spring before dying off in summer heat. Cultivation is considered challenging, requiring sandy, acidic nutrient-poor media, cool winter conditions, and careful watering.
Basic Info
Origin
Southern Australia, seasonally wet sandy grasslands and heathlands
Lifespan
1 year (annual)
Size
3-5cm
Temperature
10〜30℃
Humidity
60〜90%
Diet
Insects (auto-capture)
Care Guide
Trapping
Snap-tentacle catapult
Growth
Annual
Seeds
Seed propagation
Temperature
Cool winter grower
CarnivorousDroseraAustraliaSnap Trap
Drosera Glanduligera FAQ
QHow difficult is it to keep Drosera Glanduligera?
A
Advanced. This is an advanced-level species. It requires specialized equipment and advanced husbandry skills with precise environmental control.
QWhat is the ideal temperature for Drosera Glanduligera?
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The ideal temperature for Drosera Glanduligera is 10〜30℃. Recommended humidity is 60〜90%. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.
QWhat is the lifespan of Drosera Glanduligera?
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