SUNDEW: Drosera Cuneifolia (The Wedge-shaped Sundew)
- Drosera Cuneifolia gets its name from the Greek word drosos, meaning dew, while cuneifolia means wedge shaped and refers to the shape of the leaf
- D. Cuneifolia is a rosette forming perennial that only occurs in the Cape area. Specifically, it is only found at two locations in the Table Mountain National Park
- This limited area makes it a must have for the drosera plant collector
- Leaves acquire deep red colouration in bright light and are covered in small tentacles with tiny droplets of mucilage on each one. When an insect becomes stuck to a leaf, the leaf slowly curls around the trapped insect and digests it
- Excellent candidate for terrarium or window-sill growing and makes a great plant for the beginner to expert sundew enthusiast alike
- Drosera Cuneifolia prefers slightly cooler temperatures especially during the hot summer months (December / January)
- Similar to Drosera Aliciae, Cuneifolia prefers distilled- or reverse osmosis water to limit humic acid buildup on the crown of the plant
- Flowering requires a lot of energy and might cause your plant to lose it's dew
- Cut flower stalks when they emerge for a healthier, dewy plant
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