Description
Drosera porrecta (also called Porrect Sundew, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to Australia and grows in wet, sandy soils. It has small, white flowers and small, porrect, green leaves with red tentacles that secrete a sticky substance.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Drosera porrecta has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, round, and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Drosera porrecta is a small rosetted sundew native to Australia. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Propagation is done by division of the rosettes or by seed. The seeds should be sown on the surface of moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny spot.