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Drosera paradoxa
Also Known As
- Sundew
Plant type
carnivorous
size
- H: 4"-8"
- W: 1"-4"
planting zones
- 11-12
Drosera paradoxa plant details
Drosera paradoxa is a broadleaf semi-evergreen carnivorous with green foliage. In spring lavender, pink and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic and lean soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Drosera paradoxa
- Plant type: carnivorous
- Plant family: droseraceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 IN - 4 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender, pink and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
- Uses: bog garden, container plant, houseplant, terrarium plant, unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Drosera paradoxa
- USDA Zones: 11 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: acidic and lean
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By: Michal Rubeš
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By: Philipp Weigell
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By: Guilhem Amin Douillet
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By: Philipp Weigell
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By: Jan Wieneke
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How to Grow Drosera paradoxa
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- lean
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- lavender
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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See other plant types of Drosera for your garden
Scientific Name: Drosera capensis (Red)
Plant Type
Aquatic
Zones
10a-10b
Size
Height: 10"-12"
Width: 10"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- standing water
aka Sundew
Plant Type
Perennial, Carnivorous, Aquatic
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2"-12"
Width: 4"-8"
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture
aka Drosera spathulata, Spoon-Leaf Sundew
Plant Type
Perennial, Carnivorous, Aquatic
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun - shade
- even moisture
aka Drosera filiformis subsp. filiformis, Dewthread, Sundew, Thread Leaf Sundew
Plant Type
Perennial, Carnivorous, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 8"
Width: 6"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
aka Round-Leaved Sundew
Plant Type
Perennial, Aquatic
Zones
6a-8b
Size
Height: 2"-10"
Width: 6"
- sun
- standing water - even moisture
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