Drosera zonaria: A Tuberous Sundew

Drosera zonaria

I recently participated in a group order from Allen Lowrie, who sells some of his extra tubers every November. In that order, I was able to pick up Utricularia menziesii (which I cover at length in Cultivating Carnivorous Plants), and a couple tuberous Drosera, including Drosera zonaria. This common Australian species caught my eye as being relatively forgiving (for a tuberous Drosera) and an incredibly interesting looking plant.

Drosera zonaria

In the wild, Drosera zonaria has a relatively large distribution range and grows in heath and open woodland environments. Although it does flower, Drosera zonaria's main method of propagation is through production of new tubers. (Flowers are most common after bushfires). As with other tuberous Drosera, it requires cool wet and a hot dry seasons.