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“SPOONED-LEAF” SUNDEWS
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FEATURE: Spooned-leaf Sundews
Let’s have Dr Wiki provide an introduction to these great sundews however the term “spoon leaf sundews” is used for different species of sundews as you can see below:
“Drosera intermedia, commonly known as the oblong-leaved sundew, spoonleaf sundew, or spatulate leaved sundew, is an insectivorous plant species belonging to the sundew genus. It is a temperate or tropical species native to Europe, southeastern Canada, the eastern half of the United States, Cuba, Hispaniola, and northern South America”
Then there is an entirely different species and one I am more familiar with described as a “spoon-leaf sundew”:
“Drosera spatulata, the spoon-leaved sundew, is a variable, rosette-forming sundew with spoon-shaped leaves. The specific epithet is Latin for "spatula shaped," a reference to the form of the leaves. This sundew has a large range and occurs naturally throughout Southeast Asia, southern China and Japan, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, eastern Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand. Variants are often known by the localities in which they are found. The plant does not form hibernacula in winter, and is easily grown using the same methods as Drosera capensis (common Cape Sundews)”.
Like all Drosera, they all have sticky leaves which explain their name:
“The botanical name from the Greek δρόσος drosos "dew, dewdrops" refer to the glistening drops of mucilage at the tip of the glandular trichomes that resemble drops of morning dew. The English common name sundew also describes this, derived from Latin ros solis meaning "dew of the sun".
The Principia Botanica, published in 1787, states “Sun-dew (Drosera) derives its name from small drops of a liquor-like dew, hanging on its fringed leaves, and continuing in the hottest part of the day, exposed to the sun.”
But that can be the challenge when relying on a shape of leaf to describe a plant as I know what I refer to as “forked sundews” are often called by other names.
Any thoughts? Or does anyone have a “spoon-leaf” sundew photo or information to share below?
I have added many posts about the conditions and care of various CPs in previous #cpclubthursday so I recommend people follow the hashtag, may of them also have my own group #seymour so may be easier to find there.
Add any interesting Carnivorous Plant (CP) facts, photos, or anything CP-related for this week.
Or ask a question of our members related to CPs
Join the CP just by clicking the link #cpclubthursday and clicking join. That is all it takes! Too easy! Shall we make it to 170 members ?
There is already a wealth of CP so why not just join our growing CP community at #cpclubthursday!
Happy Chompys 😊🪰🦟🚫
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#ForkedSundew #SpoonLeavedSundew #Drosera #CapeSundew #PLANTMAFIA
Welcome to #cpclubthursday
Thursday AUGUST the 22nd, 2024
🌟NEARLY 170 MEMBERS !🌟
FEATURE: Spooned-leaf Sundews
Let’s have Dr Wiki provide an introduction to these great sundews however the term “spoon leaf sundews” is used for different species of sundews as you can see below:
“Drosera intermedia, commonly known as the oblong-leaved sundew, spoonleaf sundew, or spatulate leaved sundew, is an insectivorous plant species belonging to the sundew genus. It is a temperate or tropical species native to Europe, southeastern Canada, the eastern half of the United States, Cuba, Hispaniola, and northern South America”
Then there is an entirely different species and one I am more familiar with described as a “spoon-leaf sundew”:
“Drosera spatulata, the spoon-leaved sundew, is a variable, rosette-forming sundew with spoon-shaped leaves. The specific epithet is Latin for "spatula shaped," a reference to the form of the leaves. This sundew has a large range and occurs naturally throughout Southeast Asia, southern China and Japan, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, eastern Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand. Variants are often known by the localities in which they are found. The plant does not form hibernacula in winter, and is easily grown using the same methods as Drosera capensis (common Cape Sundews)”.
Like all Drosera, they all have sticky leaves which explain their name:
“The botanical name from the Greek δρόσος drosos "dew, dewdrops" refer to the glistening drops of mucilage at the tip of the glandular trichomes that resemble drops of morning dew. The English common name sundew also describes this, derived from Latin ros solis meaning "dew of the sun".
The Principia Botanica, published in 1787, states “Sun-dew (Drosera) derives its name from small drops of a liquor-like dew, hanging on its fringed leaves, and continuing in the hottest part of the day, exposed to the sun.”
But that can be the challenge when relying on a shape of leaf to describe a plant as I know what I refer to as “forked sundews” are often called by other names.
Any thoughts? Or does anyone have a “spoon-leaf” sundew photo or information to share below?
I have added many posts about the conditions and care of various CPs in previous #cpclubthursday so I recommend people follow the hashtag, may of them also have my own group #seymour so may be easier to find there.
Add any interesting Carnivorous Plant (CP) facts, photos, or anything CP-related for this week.
Or ask a question of our members related to CPs
Join the CP just by clicking the link #cpclubthursday and clicking join. That is all it takes! Too easy! Shall we make it to 170 members ?
There is already a wealth of CP so why not just join our growing CP community at #cpclubthursday!
Happy Chompys 😊🪰🦟🚫
#cpclubthursday #carnivorousplants #carnivorousclub #venusflytrap #sarracenia #pinguicula #nepenthes #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #happyplants #greggang #seymour #theamigos #Pinguicula #butterwort #NewGrowth
#PropagationStation
#GrowLights
#Sundew
#ForkedSundew #SpoonLeavedSundew #Drosera #CapeSundew #PLANTMAFIA
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@Ninabeena They can be a nice addition from the standard Cape Sundew and I have a few I have propagated from seeds but I want to grow and gain some more. They are rather cute 🥰
I don’t think I have that type of sundew. And I am hoping someone on here can give advice on how my plants are doing considering I know nothing about these and how they are supposed to look like.. 🫣 #cpclubthursday @Seymour ?
Here are some other plants just for tips on what I need to be doing with them to help ! #cpclubthursday
@Fireplace Allison, it could be as simple as safety in numbers. I suspect because they are often smaller than other CPs, they seem more “clumpy”. It I think many CPs live in climbs eg VFTs, other sundews and Cephalotus. I think also it is how they tend to drop seed nearby and it makes sense that when they find ideal conditions they would proliferate. But I do find their little groups with their outstretching sticky leaves and intriguing display. I haven’t seen them in nature but I look forward to the opportunity rather than just photos.
@CourtlyKingfern They all look pretty good to be, Evelyn. They may still be settling in a bit but they don’t look like they are going backwards, all look pretty green and I imagine you are giving them plenty of light. Just check the substrate in the pots are moist like a well squeezed sponge 🧽 and consider any humidity needs as you will know with the sundews how they are going by how sticky their leaves are. But I think your plants are looking good so whatever you are doing, keep it up. Hope you are enjoying them ! 🤩👍😊
@Fireplace @CourtlyKingfern @Ninabeena @LaSiguanaba @oldplantlady
Just adding this article which you may find interesting
https://www.seashoretoforestfloor.com/when-plants-bite-back-spoon-leaved-sundew/
Just adding this article which you may find interesting
https://www.seashoretoforestfloor.com/when-plants-bite-back-spoon-leaved-sundew/
@Seymour thank you for taking the time to observe. I do know they may be still settling in as one of the vft has lost some traps. One question, is it normal for the trap to die back after eating a pray of sorts? One of mine did just that is why I ask. How do I keep the substrate “squeezed” would be another question. I do keep a humidifier running about 3 feet from these plants. If anything maybe not enough light Provided.
@CourtlyKingfern Yes, traps will usually die after they consume a prey, that have effectively served their function and the nutrients they have absorbed go back into the plant for added growth and more traps, etc.
Most people just ensure the tray or dish under the pot has distilled water so the moisture is soaked up but you can always do a little too water to ensure the substrate is moist, just don’t let it get too wet as it can encourage root rot or mold and is unnecessary. Humidifier is a good idea as they like humidity (especially nepenthes pitcher)
Most people just ensure the tray or dish under the pot has distilled water so the moisture is soaked up but you can always do a little too water to ensure the substrate is moist, just don’t let it get too wet as it can encourage root rot or mold and is unnecessary. Humidifier is a good idea as they like humidity (especially nepenthes pitcher)
@Fireplace I dont tend to grow my CPs in just sphagnum moss although I know many people do without issue. I just prefer my own CP mix as I don’t have to be concerned about mold (I may top dress with live sphagnum moss but being alive makes a difference). I also like to have bare substrate so any little sundews seeds might germinate. A lot of it is trial and error as it depends on the individual conditions.
@Seymour I think it’s just where I got the moss from. I’m getting a ping soon with some soil mix so I will use that for some of my CPs but wherever I use the moss I got from JoelsCarnivorousPlants, it just grows mold. (My sundews, pings, and nepenthes). Where else should I buy sphagnum/peat/CP mix? Or how should I make my own?
@JesssJungle Hey Jess, that’s a really beautiful sundew 🤩
Don’t know how much you know about your Collins sundew (Drosera Collinsiae located at Mbuluzi river, Swaziland)
but it’s from South Africa and certainly looks like a “spooned-leaf” sundew to me although it is said to have a fairly unique shape, forming a rosette with leaves.
There is said to be a “fairyland” variety, see the link below:
http://www.growsundews.com/sundews/Drosera_collinsiae.html
Don’t know how much you know about your Collins sundew (Drosera Collinsiae located at Mbuluzi river, Swaziland)
but it’s from South Africa and certainly looks like a “spooned-leaf” sundew to me although it is said to have a fairly unique shape, forming a rosette with leaves.
There is said to be a “fairyland” variety, see the link below:
http://www.growsundews.com/sundews/Drosera_collinsiae.html
@Fireplace Hey Allison, it doesn’t sound like a good supply of shag I’m moss if it gets mold. One option is to thoroughly sterilize the sphagnum moss and I add this link how to microwave it with some caution so be careful if you attempt it but it may solve the mold issue ?
Otherwise I tend to make my basic CP mix with peat moss (which is essentially decomposed sphagnum moss) and perlite and add cultivator sand if I feel it needs it (so no pure sphagnum moss). I tend to add perlite in a high ratio but usually recommend at least 40% perlite (be careful if you mix it as it had fine dust particles so down wind or use a mask). You can find other suggested CP mixes online or just buy a CP mix if you prefer. I always flush and rinse any ingredients to minimise any mineral content or contaminants.
Other #cpclubthursday members may have suggestions for their favorite CP mix but many have peat moss and perlite used. Nepenthes can have slightly different CP mixes as they can prefer a more chunky mix, being a more tropical plant so light good drainage while retaining moisture. So people often use bark or coir pieces (not a fan of coir myself)
Plenty of articles and videos etc online to explore your options if you want to change your substrate
Otherwise I tend to make my basic CP mix with peat moss (which is essentially decomposed sphagnum moss) and perlite and add cultivator sand if I feel it needs it (so no pure sphagnum moss). I tend to add perlite in a high ratio but usually recommend at least 40% perlite (be careful if you mix it as it had fine dust particles so down wind or use a mask). You can find other suggested CP mixes online or just buy a CP mix if you prefer. I always flush and rinse any ingredients to minimise any mineral content or contaminants.
Other #cpclubthursday members may have suggestions for their favorite CP mix but many have peat moss and perlite used. Nepenthes can have slightly different CP mixes as they can prefer a more chunky mix, being a more tropical plant so light good drainage while retaining moisture. So people often use bark or coir pieces (not a fan of coir myself)
Plenty of articles and videos etc online to explore your options if you want to change your substrate