Drosera aff.derbyensis x (falconeri x lanata) is a sundew on sale at diflora’s webshop. it’s a beautiful hybrid of petiolaris complex Drosera.

Hystory: 

What is our source for this Drosera?

Diflora started the in vitro propagation of  Drosera aff.derbyensis x (falconeri x lanata) by sterile flask. Micropropagation allows the preservation of the mother plant genome avoiding contamination and genetic variation caused by traditional pollination followed by seeds production

What we think about it?

A gorgeous hybrid of petiolaris sundew, with bright colours. Recommended!

What is Its main strategy to catch prey ?

As all sundews Drosera aff.derbyensis x (falconeri x lanata)  catch mainly small  flying insects using sticky modified trichomes placed all over their leaves. These trichomes secrete droplets of water and polysaccharides attracting insects that are searching for sugary substances, like nectar.. As the unawares visitors fatally fly on those sweet and lethal leaves, they stay glued and unable to fly away. It is caused mainly by droplet viscosity. Slowly, the dense liquid of the nearby  trichomes wrap the insect causing a macabre destiny for the unlucky victim: the tracheas, respiratory holes placed on the surface of the exoskeleton of insects, are obstructed causing their death by suffocation.

Location:

Horticoltural hybrid

Description:

Shape: prostrate

Leaf color:  green with shades of brown

Trap color: bright red

Type: petiolaris sundew, perennial, sub-tropical

Shipping: in pot 6.5cm ceramic color diameter.

Additional info:

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