- Botanical name: Drosera binata var. multifida
- Common name: Forked-leaf sundew
- Family: Droseraceae
- Plant Type: Houseplant
Bronze
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Succeeds on poor soil
The forked-leaf sundew, Drosera binata, is an unusual looking plant, bearing ‘forked’ leaves covered in tiny hairs, capable of trapping insects and spiders.
Drosera binata var. multifida is a particularly attractive variety, its trailing, red-tentacled leaves giving the plant an almost fern-like appearance. It’s a good choice for growing in a hanging basket if you can keep the soil moist, as this is the best way to show off its incredible forked leaves, which can trail down over the side.
Grow Drosera binata var. multifida in full sun in a nutrient-poor, neutral to acidic medium, such as sphagnum moss mixed with sand or perlite. Keep well watered, ideally with rainwater.
How to grow Drosera binata
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Plant size
30cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
South facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Soil type: Boggy
- Plant care: Needs regular watering in pots
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Sow | ||||||||||||
| Sow |
J
Do Sow in January |
F
Do not Sow in February |
M
Do Sow in March |
A
Do Sow in April |
M
Do Sow in May |
J
Do Sow in June |
J
Do Sow in July |
A
Do Sow in August |
S
Do Sow in September |
O
Do Sow in October |
N
Do Sow in November |
D
Do Sow in December |
| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do Plant in December |
Drosera binata and wildlife
Drosera binata has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Drosera binata poisonous?
Drosera binata has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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