{"product_id":"drosera-peltata-pink-flower-kandos-nsw-australia","title":"Drosera peltata 'Pink Flower' {Kandos, NSW, Australia}","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrosera peltata 'Pink Flower' {Kandos, NSW, Australia} \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter-Growing Sundew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Fascinating Australian Tuberous Sundew with Sparkling Dew-Covered Traps and Beautiful Pink Flowers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 🌱💗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroducing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrosera peltata 'Pink Flower' {Kandos, NSW}\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a beautiful and fascinating winter-growing carnivorous plant native to Australia. This particular form originates from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKandos, New South Wales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and is especially desirable for its delicate pink flowers and unique growth habit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike most commonly grown sundews, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrosera peltata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etuberous Drosera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning it grows actively during the cooler months and retreats underground into a small tuber during the hot, dry summer months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring its early growth stage, this little beauty produces charming, bright green, rounded traps covered in sparkling, sticky tentacles. Each leaf resembles a tiny jewel, glistening with droplets of digestive mucilage that help capture small insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the plant matures during its growing season, it can develop an upright, climbing stem with beautiful shield-shaped carnivorous leaves, creating a completely different appearance from its initial rosette stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the best part? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular locality form is known for producing lovely pink flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding another beautiful feature to an already fascinating carnivorous plant! 🌸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful addition for collectors who appreciate Australian tuberous Drosera, seasonal growth patterns, and unique carnivorous plants!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Plant Size \u0026amp; What You'll Receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone Drosera peltata 'Pink Flower' {Kandos, NSW}\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, similar to the plants shown in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth stage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Young, actively growing plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright green, rounded carnivorous leaves covered in sticky, glistening tentacles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pink flowers when mature and grown under suitable conditions. Plants are not guaranteed to arrive flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDormancy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Summer-dormant tuberous sundew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant size, leaf appearance, and growth stage may vary depending on maturity and seasonal conditions. The photographs are examples of the plants we grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ IMPORTANT – WINTER-GROWING DROSERA CARE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike tropical sundews, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrosera peltata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e follows a seasonal growth cycle and requires different watering conditions throughout the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌤️ Light:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide bright light or strong grow lights during active growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌡️ Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefers cool to mild temperatures during its winter-growing season. Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat while actively growing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Watering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep the growing medium consistently moist during active growth, using only distilled, reverse-osmosis, or rainwater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Summer Dormancy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As temperatures rise and the plant naturally begins to die back, gradually reduce watering. Once fully dormant, keep the tuber in a barely moist to relatively dry medium, avoiding prolonged waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Awakening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When cooler autumn temperatures return, gradually increase moisture as the plant begins its new growth cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIMPORTANT:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excessive heat and inappropriate watering during the growing season can stress or kill these plants. Likewise, keeping dormant tubers constantly wet during summer may cause rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend this species for growers who are familiar with seasonal carnivorous plants or are willing to learn about the unique growing requirements of tuberous Drosera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📦 Shipping Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour Drosera will be carefully packaged to help protect it during transit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping days:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mondays and Wednesdays to help minimize weekend delays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease be prepared to provide appropriate growing conditions upon arrival, especially during the active winter-growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease read: You'll get 1 potted plant that is just emerging from dormancy, so it will be small. Please keep that in mind when ordering. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 156.8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 134.85px; height: 58.8px;\"\u003e Water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 411.15px; height: 58.8px;\"\u003eStart adding water in colder months (around September) and keep it sitting in water until it gets brown then reduce water and let it dry. Add small amounts of water during summer and repeat the process. 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