In the wild, Drosera natalensis Sundew is found in Tsitsikamma, South Africa and Madagascar. It doesn't grow anywhere else. Fun Sundew to grow. Once established it is easy to grow and can produce lots of seeds. Colors range from Red and oranges to yellow greens. Sub-Tropical Sundew mature at 1” diameter.
Sold as a single plant approximately US quarter coin in diameter or larger.
Sold as single plant; bare root.
- Fertilizer: NO FERTILIZERS. Bugs are the fertilizer.
- Soil: 50:50 Pure ground Peat plus mineral media (perlite. lava, or pumice, with or without coarse #20 sand).
- Light: Shaded to full sun. Bright white LED grow light 4000K or full sunlight for carnivorous plants.
- Temperature: 55-90F
- Water:
- NO TAP WATER - Filtered Water Under 60 TDS Only
- Keep their feet wet 5 days a week and allow the watering tray to dry for 2 day.
- Dormancy: Tropical Plants do not have a true dormancy.
These are not beginner plants. Please research and ask questions prior to buying. We are always here for support; even after the sale.
We have Carnivorous, Cactus, Succulent soil mixes in our Store, for your convenience.
Sundews have sticky leaves to lure, trap, and digest insects in order to supplement the poor mineral nutrition they obtain from the environment. With their delicate colors, fragile structures, Sundews species are not your classic image of carnivorous plants. Capable of killing insects with vividly colored leaves, differentiated into unique and sophisticated traps. A closer look, reveals that Sundews leaves are among some of the most efficient insect traps and that they exhibit movements, a rare trait, even among carnivorous plants. The amount of digestive fluids secreted is adjusted according to the size and struggles of the bug.
All Carnivorous plants experience stress from shipping; from days of darkness. The plants will recover in 3-4 weeks with proper conditions. Please research these plants before purchasing.
