Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2000 12:25:20 +0000 From: Phil Wilson <cp@pwilson.demon.co.uk> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg288$foo@default> Subject: Re: D. peltata question
Hi,
>
>I have recently tried to grow tuberous drosera for the first time
>(bicolor, auriculata, peltata). The D. peltata (Madden, WA) germinated
>within a month and largest of them are now, 8 weeks later, just short of
>1/2 " tall. Is the 'WA form' as easily cultivated as the other forms or
>does it differ in any way?
>
Personally speaking I've had no success with the WA form of D. peltata
but don't let this put you off! As far as I'm aware it differs in being
generally less robust and grows shorted than the eastern Australian (and
plants from other locations) form. From photos in Lowrie's book the
plant also has a reddish tinge.
>I know that its best to avoid replanting tub's when they are in full
>growth, but has anyone tried it successfully?
>
Yes, in general this is not a problem and in some cases is preferable to
transplanting while dormant. Generally speaking tuberous Drosera have a
very rudimentary root system so seem to cope with disturbance well. I
have both sent and received plants in full growth with little or no
problems. The upright and fan leafed species tend to be easier to
transplant because it is easier to make sure the soil is firmed around
the plants. Rosetted species are less easy in this respect. You
obviously need to be careful to avoid damaging the stolon where it
emerges from the tuber. Damage to the green portion of the plant does
not normally cause a problem since the plant will re-grow from side
buds. You also need to make sure the plant is planted at approximately
the same depth.
Regards,
Phil Wilson
Email: cp@pwilson.demon.co.uk
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