Drosera Venusta Elegant Sundew Seeds – Carnivorous Plant Seeds for Home Gardens

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

Features

• Carnivorous perennial plant from the species Drosera venusta
• Produces compact rosettes with gland-covered leaves
• Suitable for terrariums, bog gardens, and carnivorous plant collections
• Adapted to warm growing conditions
• Requires acidic, nutrient-poor growing media
• Performs best in bright light to full sun

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Drosera venusta
• Common Name (US): Elegant Sundew
• Seed Type / Variety: Carnivorous Plant Seed
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial rosette
• USDA Zones: 9–11
• 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 Full 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