DS002 Drosera binata Sundew

Drosera binata DS-002 | Forked Sundew for Sale UK

Drosera binata  – Forked Sundew

Drosera binata DS-002 is an attractive and vigorous form of the Forked Sundew, grown for its distinctive branching leaves and excellent insect-catching ability.

Unlike many sundews that produce simple, strap-shaped leaves, Drosera binata develops long upright leaves that divide into characteristic forked sections. These are covered with numerous red, sticky tentacles that glisten with droplets of mucilage.

The sticky leaves attract and capture small flying insects such as flies, midges and fungus gnats. Once an insect becomes trapped, the surrounding tentacles slowly move towards the prey, allowing the plant to digest it and absorb valuable nutrients.

With its unusual branching foliage and masses of sparkling insect-catching leaves, Drosera binata DS-002 makes an impressive addition to any carnivorous plant collection.

How to Grow Drosera binata DS-002

Light & Position

Grow Drosera binata DS-002 in a bright position with plenty of sunlight.

A sunny greenhouse, conservatory or bright windowsill is ideal. It can also be grown outside in a sunny, sheltered position during the warmer months.

Strong light encourages vigorous growth, good colour and plenty of sticky dew on the leaves.

Watering

Always use rainwater, distilled water or reverse-osmosis water.

During active growth, stand the pot in approximately 1–2 cm of water and keep the compost consistently wet.

Never allow the compost to completely dry out and avoid ordinary tap water, particularly in hard-water areas.

Best Compost for Drosera binata

For the best results, we recommend our COM1 Carnivorous Plant Compost for growing and repotting Drosera binata DS-002.

COM1 is the compost we use ourselves at Hampshire Carnivorous Plants and, in our experience, is the best compost for this plant. It provides the acidic, low-nutrient and moisture-retentive conditions required for healthy root development and strong growth.

Never use ordinary multipurpose compost, garden soil or compost containing added fertiliser.

Repotting Drosera binata DS-002

Repot when the plant becomes crowded or when the compost begins to deteriorate. Spring, as vigorous new growth begins, is an excellent time to repot.

For best results, repot using fresh COM1 Carnivorous Plant Compost and water thoroughly with rainwater after repotting.

Feeding

There is normally no need to hand-feed Drosera binata DS-002. Its sticky leaves are extremely effective at catching small flying insects naturally.

Never feed the plant meat or use conventional plant food or fertiliser.

Winter Care

Drosera binata can naturally slow down or die back during colder conditions. Older leaves may turn brown and die as temperatures and light levels fall.

Keep the compost damp through the cooler months and remove dead foliage as required. Plants will produce fresh new growth when warmer conditions return.

Protect potted plants from severe or prolonged frost.

Flowers

Established plants can produce tall flower stems carrying numerous small flowers above the insect-catching foliage.

The tall flower stems combined with the distinctive forked leaves make mature specimens particularly attractive during the growing season.

Is Drosera binata DS-002 Easy to Grow?

Yes. Drosera binata DS-002 is a vigorous and relatively easy carnivorous plant when given plenty of light, suitable water and the correct compost.

For best results:

• Give it plenty of bright light and sunshine
• Keep the compost consistently wet during active growth
• Use rainwater, distilled water or reverse-osmosis water
• Grow and repot in COM1 Carnivorous Plant Compost
• Never use ordinary compost or conventional fertiliser
• Protect potted plants from severe frost

With the correct conditions, Drosera binata DS-002 develops into an impressive carnivorous plant covered with masses of glistening, forked insect-catching leaves.

Hampshire Carnivorous Plants – specialist UK growers of Drosera, Venus flytraps, Sarracenia and other carnivorous plants.

Check out our YouTube channel link below for detailed instructions 

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