Question

D. rotundifolia   Allexperts,


I have a Drosera Rotundifolia that is coming out of dormancy a bit early, or at least appears to being coming out of dormancy.   The crown of the plant has little plant lets that have begone to unfurl.   Can I leave the plant where it is?  I have a picture attached on to the email.  We have had an uncharacteristically warm winter, the weather has been warmer than normal.   This not the only plant that I have that has awaken from dormancy.  My Drosera Dichotoma has also came out of dormancy.  Would the plant have any problems if I put under some CFL?   Thank you for your time.   Let me know if you need any more information.

Growing conditions:
water= distilled
soil= peat+ perlite mix.
room temp. = 35-45 degrees maybe higher.  
obtained from= Sarracenia Northwest.


Sincerely,

Weylin

Answer
Hi Weylin,

Your D. binata dichotoma would be fine if you put it under a light.  They don't seem to mind a very short dormancy.  The rotundifolia I would leave where you have it with natural light.  Sometimes they will begin to edge out of dormancy when it's a little warmer, but photoperiod means quite a bit to it's seasonal clues.  D. rotundifolia likes a longer dormancy, and probably won't totally start growing till late February to early March.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com