Great so far
It is growing nicely
No one knows the exact origins of Florida Giant is unknown. Some say it's a natural hybrid or a variety of Drosera filiformis. But we suspect to be a hybrid of D. filiformis and D. tracyi that was bred by a grower in California. At least that's the working hypothesis for now. Why do we suspect that? The flowers are sterile. We've never gotten seeds from it, and the plant seemed to have been first been for sale in California.
A fully grown Florida Giant is a truly impressive plant. It produces slender dewy green leaves that towers over the typical form of dewthread. By the end of the season, many leaves are dotted with carcasses. In winter, the leaves will die back, and the plant will form a resting bud sitting at soil level. Growth will resume in mid-spring.
Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Leaves: Up to 16 inches at maturity.
Sunlight: Partial to full sun during the growing season.
Water: Low-mineral water (50 ppm or less).
Soil: Equal parts peat moss and perlite only.
Winter: Dormant. Minimal protection in USDA zones 7-9. Mulch in colder regions.
PLANT YOU RECEIVE
• Acclimated for outdoor growing.
• Shipped in a 3-inch pot. Care instructions are included.
Photos illustrate summer growth. Leaves may not be present during other seasons. See below for more information.
Plants are grown outdoors at our nursery in Oregon and experience seasonal changes.
January-March: Plant is dormant in a resting bud state.
April: Spring growth will appear by the end of the month.
May: More leaves appear, but not yet full size.
June-August: Full display of dewy leaves.
September-October: Dormancy begins. Plant drops its leaves. Growth resumes in spring.
November-December: Plant is dormant in a resting bud state.
Monthly Care Video
Reviews
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Mine are still growing well but not yet Giants
They're adding new growth since they arrived but seem to grow a little slower than some of my other Sundews, but they are still lovely looking with all of their dew sparkling in the light.
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Very nice D. filiformis "Florida Giant"
This plant was so well packaged that the dew was still on all the leaves when I received it. Showed no stress from shipping. Very healthy plant with excellent colors. Had it in less than a week. Started catching bugs the very first day I put it outside. 3 days later there are 4 new leaves coming up. I've never been disappointed with an order from SNW!
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Never lost it's Dew
I expected that my Filiformis would take a week or two get it's dew back,but it came with dew and never lost it.It hasn't stopped growing since. Packaging was outstanding.