Drosera filiformis × intermedia Hybrid Slow Spring Emergence: Normal Extended Dormancy

When a Hybrid Sundew Lags Behind Its Bogmates

Southern California grower's D. filiformis × intermedia 'Hybrida' (purchased May 2012) shows no growth while other bog plants are active. Kept drained in rainy season, now in distilled water, full morning/noon sun.

Expert Assessment (Jeff Dallas)

Plant appears alive. Longer dormancy than neighbors. Species prone to rot/Botrytis but no signs here.

Action Plan

• Wait 3 more weeks (spring equinox = longer days may trigger emergence).
• Then check hibernaculum: soft/black = dead.

Climate-Adapted Alternatives

For Zone 9/10: D. tracyi, D. filiformis "Florida Giant", all-red D. filiformis better suited to warm climates.