does this sundew need dormancy

[ILoveMyPlants]

Hi all does the drosera Intermedia need to go through dormancy or not ?


Richard

 

[Not a Number]

Unless the plants are from a tropical population (usually denoted as Drosera intermedia "Cuba" at least in the US) they will need dormancy.

 

[CPlantaholic]

There are some varieties that have weak dormancy requirements. I received some plants collected in a members yard in California, and the only ones that went dormant were plants that were given a shorter photoperiod for 2 weeks. When I moved them back to strong light, they immediately popped out of dormancy, and are now back to their original size. It's a very easy plant, so you should try one if you have the chance. They can grow in just about any media if they're given enough water and food.

 

[Jefforever]

Even it they don't absolutely need it (weaking dormancy requirements), you should give it to them. It makes them grow much better.