How to grow and care for Drosera pygmaea DC.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Drosera pygmaea DC.
Drosera pygmaea DC. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Medium
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Drosera pygmaea DC.
How often should I water?
check Drosera pygmaea DC. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Drosera pygmaea DC. need?
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Drosera pygmaea DC. likes Medium, Low, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 2K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
2K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Drosera pygmaea DC. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Drosera pygmaea DC. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Drosera pygmaea DC. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Caryophyllales, Family: Droseraceae, Genus: Drosera, Species: Drosera pygmaea
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Annual, Biennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Droseraceae |
| Genus | Drosera |
| Species | Drosera pygmaea |
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