$50.00 – $70.00
Drosera regia, also known as the King Sundew, is an incredible species. It grows long sword-shaped leaves that can wrap multiple times around prey, surrounding it with dew secreting tentacles that are equally impressive in size. Originating from a single valley in South Africa, it is one of the most vulnerable Drosera species in the wild with only a few hundred individuals left in one small colony.
*See size information below*
Size and packing method: Medium plants have leaves 2-3 inches long and large plants have leaves 4-6+ inches long. Large plants should be moved to a bigger pot a few months after arrival. Plants will be packed securely to prevent dislodgment during shipping.
Mature size: Leaves can grow up to 2 feet in length
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, Maxsea fertilizer may also be used with care
Humidity: 50-75%
Water: Keep soil damp but well drained during active growing season and dryer during dormancy, provide water that is low in salts and minerals such as rain or distilled water. This species does not like standing water.
Temperature: 45-85°F with cooler temperatures preferred, a 10 degree shift between day and night temperatures is also beneficial
Dormancy: Foliage may die back during winter and return from the root stock once temperatures and light levels begin to increase
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
Michael T. (verified owner) –
Excellent D. regia specimen. I received a well-grown plant so well-packed, that most of the dew was still intact. The beauty of my plant reflected daily care and packing effort above and beyond average; Curious Plants shows pride and love in the presentation of this quality product. I am happy. Thanks.
Collin Jarvis (verified owner) –
Update: I made a review yesterday about this wonderful plant, just wanted to show potential buyers the true beauty of this plant. In 24 hours time, 100% of the dew droplets have recovered and the leaves have uncurled from packaging. This plant truly does make a beautiful addition to any garden.
Collin Jarvis (verified owner) –
Absolutely obsessed with this plant. I ordered a normal potted plant (1.5-2inch leaf length) and I was shocked to see that nearly all of my leaves are 4+ inches in length. The plant is in beyond expected condition. I ordered this plant approximately 4 days ago, it was processed and shipped to me very quickly. It was package so safely and secured, that it actually accumulated some new sprouts while in shipment. Many of the tentacle droplets were still intact, the plant actually caught a mosquito within 5 minutes of being out of the package! It has a healthy red/green hue throughout the plant that is truly gorgeous. I am currently trying CuriousPlant’s bag tactic to help the plant adjust to my humidity. All around, the plant looks phenomenal and I look forward to my next purchase with this website.
curiousplant (store manager) –
Thank you for the awesome review Collin!! Glad to hear you happy with the plant and it is already catching bugs for you!
patrick (verified owner) –
plant in great shape
Julie P. (verified owner) –
Plant arrived healthy & safe. Love it!
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Brendan Richart (verified owner) –
Plant arrived safely and happily
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Brandon (verified owner) –
Very pleased with this king sundew! Even had little plantlets and a lot of dew even after shipping and good size!