Drosera madagascariensis x spatulata

Ease to Grow: Easy Dormancy: No Parental Native Range: Wet Bogs of Madagascar, southern Africa, southeast Asia Zones: 7-10 (6-11) This sundew hybrid, Drosera madagascariensis x spatulata "Tamlin", is similar to D. x Childhood Wishes, but develops into a palm tree-like rosette. Yellow-green leaves with dark red tentacles form tapered wedges that curl at the end somewhat like a tongue curl. It is very robust and an easy-grower. It flowers profusely. It prefers open, sunny, boggy conditions in peaty soils. The blossoms are pink on multi-flowered scapes. Typically there are several scapes at a time, and they are long lasting. It can flower at different times of the year, but more profusely in the summer months. This hybrid is an excellent little terrarium plant. It is easy to grow, and is a great beginner's plant. This selection comes from leaf cuttings, and are genetically identical to the parent. Plants are shipped bare-root, wrapped in damp sphagnum moss. Photographs are representative of species, and not the specific plant shipped. Height: 1"-3" Plant Type: Perennial, temperate to warm temperate to sub-tropical to tropical. Soil: Lower Bog Mix or All Purpose Mix Light: Bright indoors, full sun to partial sun outdoors Use: Grows well in the protected bog garden, greenhouse and indoors. It is an excellent terrarium plant.