Drosera auriculata (Cornwallis, Auckland, NZ) - Tuberous Sundew

Drosera auriculata, commonly known as the tall sundew, climbing sundew is a perennial carnivorous plant species native to south-eastern Australia and New Zealand. The species initiates growth as a small, flat basal rosette before developing a slender, erect stem that may exhibit climbing behaviour, typically reaching 15-30cm in height but extending to 50-70cm in shaded conditions. Flowers form in clusters of 2 to 14 and bloom throughout winter and summer, displaying five white or pink petals with entirely smooth, hairless sepals.

- Skill Level: Medium.
- From: Cornwallis, Auckland, NZ.
- Light: Min 5 hours direct sun, max full sun.
- Water: From the 1st April, until it dies back to go below ground at the end of Winter, keep the tray full of water.
- Dormancy: These are dormant in Spring and Summer, during this time the pot should remain bone dry, no water at all.
- Pot Size Large 9cm (1L).

Growing instructions can be found here:

The last pictures are of the parent plants to show you what they can grow into.

Please note: All plants are unique, photos are used as examples only. You will receive one of the same type and similar condition and size to the one shown here.