Drosera Hookeri Pale Sundew Seeds – Carnivorous Plant Seeds for Home Gardens

Drosera hookeri Pale Sundew is a carnivorous perennial plant valued for its compact rosette growth habit, elongated leaves, and gland-covered surfaces. Native to Australia and New Zealand, this sundew species is commonly grown in carnivorous plant collections, bog gardens, terrariums, and specialized containers. It performs best in bright light with acidic, nutrient-poor, consistently moist growing media. Suitable for botanical displays, Drosera hookeri provides unique foliage structure and natural plant variation.

Features

• Carnivorous perennial plant from the species Drosera hookeri
• Produces elongated leaves with gland-covered surfaces
• Suitable for bog gardens, terrariums, and carnivorous plant collections
• Adapted to cool and temperate growing conditions
• Requires acidic, nutrient-poor growing media
• Performs best in bright light to partial sun

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Drosera hookeri
• Common Name (US): Pale Sundew, Hooker's Sundew
• Seed Type / Variety: Carnivorous Plant Seed
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial rosette
• USDA Zones: 7–10
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Season Months: March–May
• Germination: 30–90 days under suitable conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Bright Light to Partial Sun
• Soil Requirements: Acidic, nutrient-poor mix such as sphagnum peat and silica sand
• Watering Needs: High; keep growing media consistently moist using distilled or rain water
• Mature Plant Size: 2–6 in tall, 3–6 in spread
• Plant Spacing: 3–6 in apart