Trappist Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Hi - I have a small, fragile looking Drosera Regia - about 2" growth. My initial understanding is that Drosera don't require dormancy (here in the UK), but reading the ICPS webpage on this plant it says 'treat as Sarracenia'? Do I put it in the unheated greenhouse (with the Sarracenia) or leave in the house over winter? Any input welcome! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenofeden Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I give mine a few degrees of heat above freezing. Some growers do not heat at all, but risk losing them in severe winters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredG Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I'm not sure just how severe a frost it has to be Stephen, in the larger pots (8" square) it's very hardy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappist Posted November 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Thanks for the responses, guys. Having read a little more about the natural habitat I understand that the winter temp is around +5C (although I don't know the day to night variation), I think I'll try it in an unheated room. This'll keep the frost off whilst avoiding the day / night temperature swings in the centrally heated rooms. I don't mind it going dormant as long as it comes back next spring. Fingers crossed! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredG Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Mine have been subjected to ambient temperatures for many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I have a similar sized plant to Steve's, can I just ask when in the dormant state should we expect it to die back or does it just stop growing? Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredG Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) All the top growth goes with me. This will give you some idea of the dieback, this was taken in spring with the new leaves emerging, The old black dead growth is still attached. Edited November 1, 2012 by FredG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenofeden Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Mine are in the greenhouse and died back about a month ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredG Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Same with mine Stephen, it seemed to be a little earlier this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelles Carnivorous Plants Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 Hi, I can see that the subject was from 2012 but how are your plants now? I have 5 regia in tall pots that I expect to be in a frost free greenhouse this winter.Sendt fra min EVA-L09 med Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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