Drosera Sundew Plant Seeds - Carnivorous Plant Seeds for Home Gardens

Drosera, commonly called Sundew, is a carnivorous plant known for its delicate foliage covered with sticky, gland-tipped hairs that help capture small insects. It grows well in bright light with consistently moist, nutrient-poor growing media and is suitable for pots, terrariums, and carnivorous plant gardens.

Features

• Carnivorous perennial plant
• Produces sticky, gland-covered leaves
• Naturally captures small insects
• Suitable for pots and terrariums
• Prefers bright light and moist conditions
• Grows in nutrient-poor soil
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor cultivation
• Attractive choice for carnivorous plant collections

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Drosera spp.
• Common Name (US): Sundew
• Seed Type / Variety: Carnivorous Plant Seeds
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous carnivorous perennial
• USDA Zones: Varies by species; commonly 7–11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Germination Time and Conditions: Approximately 2–8 weeks; sow on the surface of moist growing media and provide bright light
• Sunlight Requirements: Bright light to full sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist, acidic, nutrient-poor medium such as sphagnum peat and perlite or sand
• Watering Needs: Keep consistently moist; use distilled, rain, or reverse-osmosis water
• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 2–12 inches tall or wide, depending on species
• Plant Spacing: Approximately 3–6 inches apart