Drosera sessilifolia is found in several countries in South America. It is often confused with its relative, Drosera burmannii. The leaves of D. sessilifolia are covered with tentacles (trichomes) that secrete a sticky “dew” to attract and catch prey. In addition, the leaf edges are lined with snap tentacles which quickly fold up when disturbed, drawing prey up onto the dewy portion of the leaf. D. sessilifolia often grows as an annual, but can live several years if flower stalks are removed as they appear.
Description
Size and packing method: You will receive a bare root plant about 0.5 inches in diameter, carefully wrapped in a damp paper towel. If selecting with soil mix, you will receive two cups of our prepackaged Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix in addition to the bare root plant. This quantity of soil is roughly enough to fill one 2.5 x 2.5 x 3.5 inch square pot.
Growing requirements
Mature size: About 1 inch in diameter
Light: Full sun or grow light equivalent
Soil: Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix, pure peat, or peat-sand mix
Feeding: Feed bugs, dried bloodworms, or fish food every 2-3 weeks
Humidity: 50-75%
Water: Keep wet at all times, provide water that is low in salts and minerals such as rain or distilled water
Temperature: 65-90°F
Dormancy: None
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
Tim M. (verified owner) –
Shannon Wolfe (verified owner) –
My Drosera Sessilifolia is doing well and producing dew and new leaves already. 10/10 would recommend!
Jan (verified owner) –
Paul D. (verified owner) –
Plant came in great sized and bareroot. It was well packaged. Very little to no shipping stress and plant dewed up within a day of being planted.