Question

Alice Sundew   QUESTION: I recently found sundew that was washed down Table mountain
in Cape Town RSA. I have identified it as Drosera Aliciae.
I would like to know more about watering and should it be kept in a water tray. I will attach a photo to help.
Thanks Lamont

ANSWER: Hello Lamont,

That does look like D. alicia. Good going, they look like healthy plants. Most sundews do like a water tray under the pot. Make sure the pot drains well and that the tray only holds 1/4 the pot depth in water. You will want the moss always moist, but never totally waterlogged. Make sure the water is rain, distilled, or reverse osmosis water as water with minerals (tap water and bottled drinking water would alter the moss and cause the eventual death of the plant.

Christopher

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New Species - for me   QUESTION: Hi Chris
New problem - what is the difference between Aliciae, Trinervia and Ramantacea, I have new photo, I hope it helps.
Thanks
Lamont

Answer
Hello Lamont,

I have no experience with Drosera ramantacea or Drosera trinervia. I do know that D. trinervia looks similar to D. alicia, however; is a smaller plant overall.

You might want to post this question for Sarracenia Northwest as they might have more information on those other species.

Christopher