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Drosera 8.5cm H13cm

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Pot Size 8.5cm H13cm

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Drosera, commonly known as Sundews, are fascinating carnivorous plants that trap insects using sticky, glandular leaves. These glistening droplets lure small prey, which the plant slowly digests to obtain nutrients often missing in its native, poor soils.

Full Botanical Name: Drosera spp.
Common Names: Sundew
Country and/or Region of Origin: Found worldwide, particularly in Australia, South Africa, and South America
Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Nutrient-poor, boggy soils with high humidity and full sun or bright light

Care Guide

Care Guide:

Light: Bright, direct light for 4–6 hours daily (south or east-facing window)

Ideal Room: Bright windowsill or terrarium with good airflow

Feeding: Feed with small insects occasionally; do not fertilize with standard plant food

Humidity: High (60–90%)

Ideal Temperature: 18–30°C depending on species (avoid frost)

Watering: Use rain, distilled, or deionized water only; keep substrate moist at all times via tray watering

Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic (genus level) — safe for pets and humans, though not edible; contact with sticky mucilage may cause minor skin irritation in sensitive individuals

Soil Type: Peat-free carnivorous mix (sphagnum moss and perlite/sand, no fertilizers)

Propagation: Leaf cuttings, division, or seed

Eventual Height and Spread: Typically 5–25 cm tall; varies by species

Growth Rate: Moderate; faster in summer

Pests and Treatment: Rare, but fungus gnats may appear in damp setups; use yellow traps

Repotting: Every 1–2 years in fresh, nutrient-poor medium

Pruning: Remove dead traps to avoid mold

Air Purification: Minor

Folklore: Sundews were once believed to have magical healing properties for skin ailments

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