Drosera Filiformis 'Florida Red' Dormancy from Seed: Let Nature Decide

Drosera Filiformis 'Florida Red' Dormancy from Seed: Let Nature Decide

Alonso (Mexico) grew Sarracenia, Darlingtonia, Dionaea from seed; told partial sun/no dormancy okay first years. Asks if same for D. filiformis 'Florida Red' (='Florida Giant'?).

Sundews Dormancy Faster

Drosera mature quicker. 'Florida Red' doesn't always dormancy—some greenhouse plants grow year-round, some dormancy. 'Florida Giant' is distinct: larger, always dormant. In Mexico, short winter days may trigger it naturally. Don't force it—let them choose. Mix of dormant/non-dormant likely.

Key Takeaway

D. filiformis 'Florida Red' may or may not dormancy first year. 'Florida Giant' always does. In Mexico, short days may trigger it naturally—don't artificially induce.