Drosera modesta
About
Drosera modesta, the modest rainbow, is a scrambling perennial tuberous species in the carnivorous plant genus Drosera. It is endemic to Western Australia and grows on granite outcrops or stream banks in laterite or sand-clay soils. D. modesta produces shield-shaped carnivorous leaves with longer than normal tentacles. The scrambling stems can be 0.3–0.8 m (1.0–2.6 ft) long. White flowers bloom from October to November.
- Family
- Droseraceae
How to use it
The modest rainbow is primarily valued for its ornamental appeal in gardens and collections. Its unique carnivorous nature makes it a conversation starter and an intriguing addition to any plant enthusiast's collection. Additionally, its ability to thrive in poor soils can help in ecological restoration projects.
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Gardening tip
If you're growing the modest rainbow, make sure to plant it in well-draining soil, such as a mix of sand and clay, to mimic its natural habitat. This will help it thrive and catch those pesky insects!
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Drosera modesta
- Slug
- drosera-modesta
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Droseraceae
- Genus
- Drosera
- Species
- modesta
- Wikidata QID
- Q5308530
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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