Mound of falconeri

Solid red everything

An iconic species of petio complex Drosera with huge red, taco shaped leaves. It looks like a weird sundew-fied version of a venus flytrap. The traps even fold in half like a flytrap, and many speculate they could be (distantly) related. This plant is weird for me. Sometimes, it's the easiest growing petio complex Drosera I have and clumps, while other times it sulks or dies back for no apparent reason. I keep it constantly warm and well watered, as well as feed often. Temperatures never drop below 78F. feeding can be especially helpful after flowering, and I like using rehydrated bloodworm meatballs. All of this is worth it for the large undulating leaves and deep crimson red color (this plant is usually more orangey red than red, but can color up nicely under LEDs). This plant also won 3rd place in the national BACPS plant contest, so definitely a must have for any grower. I've noted it seems to prefer a peaty mix rather than sphagnum moss, but not sure of the exact reason why.

Growing Conditions: Grow Rack with heat mat
Care Level: medium, best for someone with experience in petiolaris complex plants
​Source: eBay