Drosophyllum lusitanicum
Portuguese dewy pine
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About
Drosophyllum is a genus of carnivorous plants containing the single species Drosophyllum lusitanicum, commonly known as Portuguese sundew or dewy pine. In appearance, it is similar to the related genus Drosera, and to the much more distantly related Byblis.
Habitat
- Altitude
- 0–600 m
- Altitude Class
- lowland
- Native To
- Portugal, Spain, Morocco
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- difficult
- Temperature
- Summer 22–32°C / Winter 5–15°C
- Humidity
- 40–70%
- Notes
- Unique among carnivorous plants in preferring dry, alkaline, free-draining soils. Resents root disturbance.