Dewy Pine Seeds – Carnivorous Plant Seeds for Home Gardens

Dewy Pine is a unique carnivorous perennial plant valued for its upright growth habit, slender leaves, and sticky glandular surfaces used for capturing small insects. It is commonly grown in carnivorous plant collections, botanical displays, and specialized containers. The plant performs best in bright light with well-drained, nutrient-poor growing media and moderate moisture. Suitable for plant enthusiasts and unusual botanical collections, Dewy Pine provides distinctive foliage and natural interest.

Features

• Carnivorous perennial plant with an upright growth habit
• Produces slender leaves with glandular surfaces
• Suitable for botanical collections and specialized plant displays
• Requires nutrient-poor, well-drained growing media
• Performs well in bright light to full sun
• Provides unique foliage structure for plant collections

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Drosophyllum lusitanicum
• Common Name (US): Dewy Pine, Portuguese Sundew
• Seed Type / Variety: Carnivorous Plant Seed
• Growth Habit: Evergreen perennial rosette
• USDA Zones: 8–11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Season Months: March–May
• Germination: 30–180 days; may require temperature variation and careful moisture control
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, acidic to neutral nutrient-poor mix with sand and perlite
• Watering Needs: Moderate; avoid waterlogged conditions compared with many sundews
• Mature Plant Size: 12–36 in tall, 8–18 in spread
• Plant Spacing: 12–18 in apart