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On most Tepuis, in Venezuella, you can find Drosera
roraimae, a tropical, semi-erect Drosera, which appear
quite similar to Drosera auyan tepui. On the Tepuis, the
plant can soak up the maximum sunlight. The Tepui is a
splendid sight in almost 3 000 meters of height.
The leaves form a rosette. Drosera roraimae flowers
frequently. The plant produces many flowers, sometimes up
to 50 per plant stem. It is easily propagated by leaf
cuttings.
The visiting insects are attracted to the leaves by the
glistening tips of the hairs. The leaves, curl around any
captured prey like a fist. Once caught the insect is
digested by the sticky digestive fluid poured out by the
plant. This unique way of obtaining nitrogenous food
enables these plants to live in soils poor in available
nitrogen.
Hardiness zone 10, (1°C/35°F) in Winter. Grow in bright
light. You can use a mix of one part peat moss for one
part sand. There's no need to fertilize, as the plant
relies on insects for food.
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out
between waterings. Water must be distilled or rain water
because they do not tolerate city or hard water. It is a
good idea to place a pie pan or large saucer, with about
an inch of water in it, under the pot. Elevate the pot by
placing pebbles under it so that the base of the pot is
barely in contact with the water, not submerged; the
growing medium must stay moist, but never soggy. This
will keep the humidity around the plant higher and it
will ensure that the plant has a constant source of
moisture. The humidity should be between 60-80%.
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