Trapless Sundew
 

Ordensis been remaining trapless since repotted a month ago. Looks healthy as usual. Others under the same growing condition are shriving. Appreciate some words =)

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WOW...I can't help..:)

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Cute sundew!But not beautiful lol

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is it some kind of tuberous sundew? reminds me of a nepenthes..

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more a vft

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wooly sundews or complex something

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The Petiolaris-Complex, under subgenus Lasiocephala. Commonly known as woolly sundews or woolies. All are native to Australia with the exception of D. Paradoxa.

Anyone having trapless sundew? Kindly share your thoughts with me.

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There is one of the woolies that reverts to a 'normal' plant as it matures. I can't remember which one it is but it could be ordensis.

I would suggest take some leaf cuttings. It may just be a stress reaction.

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Thanks. I assume it will remain "normal" indefinitely right? It's been a month, and it looks just fine. I hope it's not stress though.

Well, I never succeeded propagating Ordensis by leaf cuttings. I put all cuttings in the same water tray, and it remains there even the last Falconeri's had left for LFS :spinning:

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how sad...

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For me, it seems like it may go into dormancy. If the new leaf is shorter, and old leaf is start drying, means that the plant is ready and going into dormancy.

As I know, petiolaris complex can roughly categorized into 2. 1 is those not hairy like, D. paradoxa, D. dilatato-petiolaris, and D. falconeri. The others is hairy plant like, D. ordensis and D. derbyensis. Successful rate of propagare hairy petiolaris complex is really low.

Just 2cents

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Yup paradoxa is not hairy but their flower is

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Thought to update the outcome...

Casey you're right on this one. Thought it produced longer leafs initially, since then it has started to send up short petioles and slow (or I should say, stunt) in growth. However I still don't get the whole trapless thing. I've seen woolies in dormancy and they still give out fine traps. Nevertheless, when some of others acting the same way, it has then validated your idea.

And also, thanks Adam for your kind words in PM. I'm definitely interested on the one you mentioned, lol =)
There are some in dormant form too. I've just managed to snap some shots. Here're 'em, enjoy (enjoy? I'm not...):

Drosera Ordensis
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sOg8-Jy0rOQ/S0...0120101292.jpg

Drosera Brevicornis
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sOg8-Jy0rOQ/S0...0120101294.jpg

Drosera Affinis Lanata
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sOg8-Jy0rOQ/S0...0120101289.jpg

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Hey Jason, your D. brevicornis and affinis lanata are coming back after the transplanting stress, hope they'll soon reward you with their real beauty. :laugh:
As for the D. ordensis, I hope I could have one in my garden to see if it react the same way under different conditions.(hint, hint*biggrin2*, just kidding) It looks so healthy and yet trapless, kind of weird. Should you try placing it in a different condition?

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I tried putting them outdoor but to no avail :spinning:
Don't wanna perturb 'em too much though. I fear if the stress is enhanced while they are dormant (if that's the case), they'd just wither then die :crying: I'll leave 'em as they may be until Valentine.

I can't wait for you to put up how your "abalon sundew" is doing. Lol. By the way, hints noted...

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Hahaha, what "abalone sundew" are you referring to? :confused::laugh:

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After spending almost a month abroad, to my dismayed, quite an amount of plants died. Most of 'em were starving for water due to the lack of care in a consistent manner.

Since then, I've changed the setup & started all over again etc etc :spinning:. The good thing is, these course of actions kicked one of the trapless dew; Affinis Lanata back into action. It even started to flower since "woke up". However, Ordensis remain sleeping...

Affinis Lanata & Ordensis

You can notice my Burmannii colony is completely wiped out, one of Intermedia plantlet is going soon too. This tray has the most survivals compared to others. Well, at least Paradoxa is surprisingly hardy.

Affinis Lanata upclose

Another flower stalk is forming. Now I can cross Paradoxa and Affinis Lanata. The only good news for me =)

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Petiolaris complex is really hardy compared to other sundews, they seems to love our climate!
Your paradoxa is surprisingly beautiful after the long torture:confused::wub:, but sad that some of your plants couldn't made it. But don't worry, they could easily be replaced:laugh:.
One question, can paradoxa and aff. lanata be crossed? Mine flowering too.

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Your pradoxa is nice:wub:Red and green try crossing

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TS, as I understand correctly, petiolaris complex drosera can be cross....

Drosera really growing nicely under AI light!!!!

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Yes TS, Casey is right. They can be crossed. Unfortunately, they blossom late in the morning everyday while I'm away. Thus only manage to polinate a couple of times.

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Jason, cannt wait to see what is result of the pollinate babies...

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oh ya, the transparent container that you are using will be easily break after it expose to hot lighting for long time, probably after 6months (depends on lighting and temperature).

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Cute~!

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Update (8th March 2010)

Drosera Affinis Lanata
Shrink in size with 2 flower stalks


Drosera Brevicornis
Waking up fast


Drosera Ordensis
Repotted 3 days ago. Shall see what happen


Some photos of the remaining survivals...
Drosera Paradoxa
Forming offshoot


Drosera Adelae
I don't care if you're telling me it's a common blah blah blah weed. Look at its bling!

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Jason, you grow them indoors?Mind shsring the 'recipe'?*biggrin2* And adalae is no weed, it's a nice sundew..although I keep killing them

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Hahaha... Jason, so happy that your woollies finally come back, those are nice shots.

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Hi Marvin, I presume your "recipe" means growing condition right? I grow 'em under a mixed of T8 and PL lights. I'll upload some pictures on my grow rack in a seperate section next time. Mine is not even close to all the experienced guru.

Thanks TS. I'm still waiting to see yours *biggrin2*

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Yea...I keep killing them :( Then those Vfts look so happy, I feel guilty when I see my Vfts are in bad condition