Drosera filiformis First Dormancy Feeding and Fraser Island Sundew Window Transition

Post-Dormancy Care for Temperate and Subtropical Sundews

Grower's D. filiformis emerging from first dormancy: feed before fully unfurled? Also D. spatulata "Fraser Island" under lights all winter—move to sunny west window for spring/summer? Gemmae production timing?

Expert Answers

1. Feeding: Not needed—catches own insects. If no insects after 2 weeks, place small insect on fully mature leaf. Half-opened leaves not ready (insufficient dew/digestion).
2. Fraser Island sundew: Fine in sunny windows/fluorescents. Needs 6–8 hrs direct window light + indirect beyond. Back off if burning.
3. Gemmae: D. spatulata doesn't produce gemmae. Flowers/seeds + root divisions.