Drosera falconeri is a member of the Petiolaris Complex and native to the Northern Territory of Australia. Its large traps lay flat on the ground, occasionally folding in half when the plant catches prey. With its traps folded, the plant can look similar in appearance to the Venus Flytrap. D. falconeri was discovered around in 1980 by Mr. Falconer and later described in 1984. Unlike other members of the Petiolaris Complex, D. falconeri is known to grow in alkaline soils with a pH as high as 8. However, it can tolerate acidic soils as well.
Description
Size and packing method: You will receive a plant about 1 inch in diameter. Bare root plants will be carefully wrapped in a damp paper towel. Potted specimens come in a 2 inch pot and will be packed securely to prevent dislodgement during shipping.
Growing requirements
Light: Full sun or grow light equivalent
Mature size: About 3 inches in diameter
Soil: Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix, pure peat, peat-sand mix, or long-fiber sphagnum
Feeding: Feed bugs, dried bloodworms, fish food, or diluted foliar fertilizer such as Maxsea every 2-3 weeks
Humidity: 35-75%
Water: Keep wet at all times during the active growing season, provide water that is low in salts and minerals such as rain or distilled water
Temperature: 45-90°F with hotter temperatures preferred, this species prefers warm roots so a heat mat may also be beneficial
Dormancy: Leaves may die back significantly during dormancy. Trigger dormancy by reducing the length of the photoperiod for about 3 months. Reduce watering at this time and only feed if there is dew on remaining traps.
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
Dusan Klasovity (verified owner) –
My favorite sundew. I was surprised how huge it was, with lots of healthy roots. Started dewing/growing day 3 after arrival! Thank you for unparalleled quality of all plants I have received so far!
Jim (verified owner) –
Eddie (verified owner) –
arrived well but is drying out despite efforts to allow it to acclimate 80% and low 80s day temp, and humidity dome once I noticed it drying out
curiousplant (store manager) –
Hi Eddie, we’re sorry the plant is not doing well. You initially emailed a couple of weeks after delivery stating that it arrived in good condition but started to decline several days later. Some of the growing conditions you have written here are different than what was shared via email. We provided instructions and tips on what to change that should help the plant begin to thrive again if adjusted.
Alexander (verified owner) –
Gorgeous plant! Well packaged.
Ethan L. (verified owner) –
Excellent plants and customer service!! Will continue buying my plants from here!! Keep up the great work!!! And thanks again!!
Verified Buyer (verified owner) –
The plant looks amazing, I highly recommend.
Clint parsons (verified owner) –