Drosera dielsiana

Most Drosera dielsiana in cultivation should actually be labeled as Drosera natalensis. Unfortunately, it seems there are few true Drosera dielsiana in cultivation. However, you can treat Drosera dielsiana the same as you would Drosera natalensis, so click the link here to be directed to the updated page about Drosera natalensis.
D. dielsiana    Drosera dielsiana after 2 months of feeding.
         See picture below for comparison.



D. dielsiana plantlets     D. dielsiana before being fed every 2 weeks
for a total of 2 months. The plants stayed at 
this size for 6 months before I decided to feed them. Once fed, they began rapid growth.

　

Drosera dielsiana red

    Observe the beginning of red coloration                on this Drosera dielsiana 

  

  
Media: 1:1 peat: sand (silica) is best. Small amounts of perlite can be added.

Media moisture: keep moist. isn't picky.

Humidity: very little is needed.

Pot height: 3 inches or taller. Not picky. 

Trapping speed: moderate. Leaves will curl around prey within a few hours.

Feeding: If fed every 2 weeks, grows extremly rapidly. See feeding page. Feeding also encourages flowering Check out the 2 month photo documentation I made of D. dielsiana when fed over 2 months. 

Food size: medium to large.

Plant dimensions: generally more compact than most South African sundews. Gets around the size of a half-dollar coin.

Temperature: not picky. Drosera dielsiana can handle both low and high temperatures just fine. I'd recommend a range of 55-85 degrees F for optimal growth.

Lighting/Photoperiod: Not picky at all. D. dielsiana will develop bright red coloration if grown under strong light. If fed and is growing quickly, leaves will have a yellow-green hue with bright red tentacles.

Dormancy requirements: None. Can be grown year-round if given warm enough temps. If subjected to frost, will die down and come back from roots when temperatures are favorable again.

Flowers: D. dielsiana produces tons of flower stalks and ample amounts of seed. Generally, the stalk is more slender than most SA sundews. Self-pollinates. Flowers are fairly small and pink.  

Propagation Techniques

Seed: True Drosera dielsiana seeds are round in shape, so this can be used to identify whether or not you have Drosera natalensis.

Leaf-cuttings: easy. water floating method works best. Place directly uner lights for the hightest success rate.

Root cuttings: very easy.

Divisions: may form clumps over time. Drosera dielsiana  has no trouble dealing with repotting and root disturbance, so divisions can be taken easily.


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