Drosera Sundews 8 cm

Drosera – Sundews

Scientific Name: Drosera species

Overview:

Drosera, commonly known as Sundews, are fascinating carnivorous plants recognised for their delicate leaves covered in sparkling, sticky droplets used to capture small insects. These droplets resemble morning dew, giving the plant its common name. Both beautiful and functional, Sundews are popular for terrariums and carnivorous plant collections, adding a unique and interactive feature to indoor displays.

Care Level:

Moderate

Lighting Requirements:

Strong light helps maintain healthy growth and encourages the production of the sticky droplets used to trap prey.

Watering:

Always keep the soil moist using distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. Carnivorous plants should not be watered with tap water due to mineral content. Many growers keep the pot sitting in a shallow tray of water.

Placement Tips:

• Perfect for terrariums, carnivorous plant displays, and bright windowsills
• Great for natural insect control in indoor plant collections
• Works well in humid environments with good airflow

Approximate Size:

Plant size varies by species, typically 5–15 cm tall.

Important Note:

• Drosera are carnivorous plants and require mineral-free water such as rainwater, distilled water, or reverse osmosis water(RO Water).
• Drosera Plants are specialist carnivorous plants and must be grown in proper carnivorous soil – not standard potting compost.

Ordering Note:

• One plant per order.
• Each piece is unique.
• If you have a preferred species, please state this in the comments section at checkout and we will do our best to pick if in stock if available.