Growing Drosera regia in Southern California: Light and Fertilizer Guide

Grower in SoCal Zone 9 plans to keep D. regia outdoors in 10" pot (peat/sand/perlite, moist distilled water). Two options: (1) Nepenthes-style: few hours late afternoon sun, bright indirect rest of day; or (2) full sun (9 hrs) with VFTs/Sarracenia. Summer heat a concern.

Mountain Plant: Bright but Cool

D. regia needs very bright light but cool temps. Hot day = 80°F max. Nights must drop below 65°F or plant dies from exhaustion. SoCal growers: shelter from intense heat. Morning sun best.

Fertilizer: Foliar Feed Safer Than Soil

ICPS suggests Osmocote 19-6-12 in soil, but it's tricky (release depends on water, pot size, temp). Easier: ¼-strength orchid fertilizer foliar spray weekly. Low risk, effective.

Good growing!
Jacob Farin