How much sunlight?
 

Just want to know how much sunlight is ideal for droseras? specifically, d.spatulata.

My d.spatulata gets direct sunlight from 9am up to 2pm. is it alright?
Im living in the philippines

Re: How much sunlight?
 

Well most drosears do well in as much sunlight as they can get........Although i'm not a drosera kinda guy but i'm still learning...

Anyways if you just got the spathulata then i would say slowly adjust it to your conditions then in a week or 2 you can grow it in as much sunlight as you mentioned i guess.

Ken

Re: How much sunlight?
 

thanks ken!

I just got it about 1 and a half weeks..

Re: How much sunlight?
 

Hi there jeyem! It is best to give your D. spatulata as much sunlight for as long as you can. However, make sure the media does nto dry out by having a water tray at teh bottom of the tray. Not only will your plant be more healthy with more sunlight but it will bring out the reddish colouration on its leaves.

Re: How much sunlight?
 

Just want to know how much sunlight, other members give their drosera.:1thumbup: specially those in tropical regions like the philippines.:smile:

Re: How much sunlight?
 

Thanks david!

I have read some infos on the net that it is necessary to protect them from afternoon sun. is it true?:unsure:

Re: How much sunlight?
 

Most Drosera will thrive in full sunlight. You do need to take some precautions as David said by ensuring they have enough water in a tray to ensure that they do not dry out. If the plant is new you may need to climatise it. If you know the plant came from near by then replicate those conditions (if possible) and gradually introduce to yours.

The amount of colouration in a plant is dependent on the amount of light. If you like green plants then keep the light low. If you like the red tones than you will need a lot of light.

Of courses there are always exceptions. If you grow D. adelae they generally prefer a shaded position and if yo uare fortunate enough to get the adelae's 'sister', D. schizandra then you will need to provide full shade. It is best to research the conditions the plant naturally grows in. Hope this helps a little. Cheers.

Re: How much sunlight?
 

Thanks strath!
Maybe my spatulata is still acclimitizing on its new environment.

Thanks to everyone who posted!:1thumbup:

Re: How much sunlight?
 

Hi Jeyem, how is your spathulata doing?