Drosera mix

Drosera Mix - Explore the Enchanting World of Sundews at D&M Garden Centre

Welcome to D&M Garden Centre, where we introduce you to the captivating and intriguing world of Drosera Mix, a collection of diverse and enchanting sundew plants that are perfect for your indoor garden. Sundews, known for their unique appearance and insect-capturing abilities, are a fascinating addition to any indoor plant collection. Let's dive into the world of Drosera Mix and learn how to care for these extraordinary plants.

Drosera Mix - A Diverse Collection of Sundews

Height and Spread:

• Height: 2 to 6 inches
• Spread: 2 to 4 inches

Key Features of Drosera Mix

1. Unique Trapping Mechanism: Sundews are renowned for their carnivorous nature. They possess specialized glandular hairs on their leaves that secrete a sticky substance to capture and digest small insects.

2. Diverse Varieties: Drosera Mix includes a variety of sundew species, each with its own unique characteristics, such as leaf shape, color, and growth habit. This mix offers a delightful assortment of sundew diversity.

3. Tiny Jewel-Like Droplets: The sticky secretions on the sundew's leaves glisten like tiny jewels, attracting unsuspecting insects and making the plant a captivating sight.

4. Low Maintenance: Contrary to their exotic appearance, sundews are surprisingly low-maintenance and can thrive indoors with minimal effort.

5. Natural Pest Control: Beyond their visual appeal, Drosera Mix can help control indoor pests by attracting and trapping flies, gnats, and other small insects.

Care and Maintenance Tips

• Sunlight: Place your Drosera Mix in a brightly lit location with indirect sunlight. A windowsill with filtered light is an excellent choice.

• Water: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Use distilled or rainwater to avoid mineral buildup. Always keep a shallow tray of water below the pots to maintain humidity.

• Soil: Plant your sundews in a mix of peat moss and perlite to create an acidic, well-draining medium.

• Humidity: Sundews thrive in high humidity. Maintain moisture levels by misting the plants regularly or using a humidity tray.

• Feeding: Sundews capture insects, but you can supplement their diet with small insects like fruit flies or gnats to ensure they receive essential nutrients.

• Pruning: Trim off any dead or decaying leaves to encourage new growth and maintain the plants' appearance.

Landscaping with Drosera Mix

While Drosera Mix is primarily an indoor plant, you can get creative with its display:

• Terrariums: Plant it in a terrarium with other humidity-loving plants to create a captivating and self-contained indoor ecosystem.

• Indoor Garden: Showcase Drosera Mix alongside other exotic houseplants to create an intriguing indoor garden.

• Educational Display: Use it as an educational tool to teach kids and adults alike about carnivorous plants and their unique adaptations.

Conclusion

Drosera Mix, with its diverse array of sundew species, offers a captivating and low-maintenance addition to your indoor garden. Visit D&M Garden Centre today to explore the enchanting world of sundews and introduce these extraordinary carnivorous plants to your indoor space. Elevate your indoor gardening experience with the unique appearance and insect-capturing abilities of Drosera Mix, and enjoy the wonder it brings to your home.

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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