The habitat of Drosera spatulata (also known as the Spatula Sundew) covers a broad geographic range. It can be found growing in Japan and Southeast Asia, all the way down through eastern Australia and New Zealand. This variety grows on Fraser Island off the coast of Australia. It produces white flowers and is the most widespread on the island. The leaves are covered with tentacles (trichomes) that secrete a sticky “dew” to attract and catch prey. The dew also contains enzymes that aid in digestion. Once a leaf traps prey, the bug’s movements trigger the leaf to curl up, introducing more dew and enzymes. Eventually, the plant absorbs all of the nutrients in the bug leaving only the external skeleton.
Description
Size and packing method: You will receive a bare root plant about 1 inch 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: 1.5 – 2 inches 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, fish food, or diluted foliar fertilizer such as Maxsea 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: 45-90°F
Dormancy: None
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
Lisa Cole (verified owner) –
It was better then I expected
Joshua Justice (verified owner) –
Plant was well packaged and survived shipping with little visible stress. I potted it within 30 min of receipt and placed in an aquarium so I could control humidity. It’s slowly recovering its dew and still looks healthy.
Sarah R. (verified owner) –
Three little plants, not full-sized yet but healthy and ready to bloom.
Kelly M. (verified owner) –
This plant also arrived in near perfect condition. With the video instructions I was able to plant it easily!
Samantha C. (verified owner) –
The plant came in perfect condition, and is beautiful!
Gataiala T. (verified owner) –
Just like the other one. Nice and healthy. Packed great, arrived quickly.
Anne B. (verified owner) –
Quick shipping and packaged nicely. This is a beautiful little plant!