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Drosera filiformis
A North American sundew with thread-like long leaves, stunningly beautiful when glistening with dew.
Drosera filiformis, the thread-leaved sundew, is native to the coastal plain wetlands of eastern North America, from New Jersey south to Florida, inhabiting moist, sandy, open bogs. Its long, erect, thread-like (filiform) leaves reach 15–30 cm in height and are densely clothed in red, glistening mucilaginous tentacles along their entire length—a spectacle of beauty when caught in morning light. Small pink flowers are produced on tall scapes from spring through autumn. The species is cold-hardy and enters a mandatory winter dormancy, dying back to a compact resting bud (hibernaculum) that overwinters in the soil. Cultivation requires tray watering with pure or rainwater, nutrient-poor sphagnum or peat-perlite media, and full direct sunlight. A cool winter rest at around 5°C is essential for the plant's long-term health.
Origen
Eastern North American coastal plain (New Jersey to Florida), moist sandy bogs and wetlands
Esperanza de vida
5+ years
Tamaño
15-30cm
Temperatura
10〜30℃
Humedad
60〜90%
Insects (auto-capture)
Thread-like long leaves
Glistens in morning dew
Winter dormancy
Full sun
Intermediate. Esta es una especie de nivel intermedio. Se recomienda algo de experiencia previa y conocimiento de gestión ambiental.
La temperatura ideal para Drosera Filiformis es 10〜30℃. La humedad recomendada es 60〜90%. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Drosera Filiformis es 5+ years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Drosera Filiformis típicamente alcanza 15-30cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Drosera Filiformis se alimenta de: Insects (auto-capture). Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Drosera Filiformis varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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