Drosera rotundifolia, (a.k.a. the Round-Leaved Sundew) is a temperate sundew found across much of North America, Europe, and Asia. It often grows in wetland areas such as bogs, fens, and marshes on or around sphagnum hummocks. As a temperate species, D. rotundifolia requires a cold winter dormancy period. To prepare for dormancy, the plant forms a small resting bud called a hibernaculum. After winter is over, carnivorous leaves will emerge from the hibernaculum and as the plant resumes active growth. Please note: These are young plants and will take some time to mature.
Description
Size and packing method: You will receive one or more young bare root plants, carefully wrapped in a damp paper towel. During winter dormancy, plants will ship in hibernacula form. 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 3 inches in diameter
Light: Partial to full sun or grow light equivalent
Soil: Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix, Long-fiber sphagnum moss
Feeding: Feed bugs, dried bloodworms, fish food, or diluted foliar fertilizer such as Maxsea every 2-3 weeks
Humidity: 50-75%
Water: Keep media damp at all times, provide water that is low in salts and minerals such as rain or distilled water
Temperature: 32-82°F, some protection is advisable if temperatures are below 32°F for extended periods of time
Dormancy: Reduce temperatures to 32-55°F and shorten light periods to 10 hours or less. Keep the plant in dormancy conditions for 3-5 months.
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
Edward E. (verified owner) –
Came in a neat little colony of baby plants. Free bit of live sphagnum included that they probably grew into. Didn’t get the immediate satisfaction of an already mature plant, but who doesn’t like babies?
Tessa Briley (verified owner) –
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Kristin (verified owner) –
Super cute drosera! Instructions included were perfect. Very easy to follow. I think my little buddy is doing well so far!!
Nevin Shank (verified owner) –
cluster of small good plants
Andy (verified owner) –
TAM L. (verified owner) –
I bought one plant, but I received so many of them in ‘one plant’. Very healthy plants. Thank you so much. Will buy again from you.