Re: D. auriculata dormancy

John Taylor [The Banshee] (rphjt@minyos.xx.rmit.OZ.AU)
Mon, 4 May 92 22:23:09 +0000

>>unlikely). As soon as they appear to be stopping grow or dying back, stop
>>atering 'til next autumn.
>
>Hey, I thought this species were supposed to be easy because you could keep
>the medium moist yearround.

No, like other tuberous sundews, it does need to dry out in summer. However,
this species will tolerate wetter conditions during its growth phase than
most others - hence it is easier to grow because it is less likely to rot
on you... These plants are probably easier to grow than the humble VFT - at
least they are for me.