Drosera dichotoma, Giant Staghorn

Drosera dichotoma, Giant Staghorn

SKU:
13DST
$19.95
(27 reviews)

As a native to southern Australia and New Zealand, this plant is surprisingly cold hardy. At our nursery, we've had very large adult plants survive winter temperatures as low as 10°F with no winter protection. During the growing season, Drosera dichotoma will produce slender leaves that branches into as many as 4 points per leaf. (Juvenile leaves have only 2 points per leaf.) In winter, its leaves will die back to the soil. In spring, the plant will emerge from its long, thick roots. Give this plant lots of sunlight during the growing season. Lots of sunlight.

Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Leaves: Up to 12 inches at maturity.
Sunlight: Full sun during the growing season.
Water: Low-mineral water (50 ppm or less).
Soil: Equal parts peat moss and perlite only.
Winter: Dormant. Minimal protection in USDA zones 7-9. Mulch in colder regions.

PLANT YOU RECEIVE
• Sub-adult plant, acclimated for outdoor growing.
• Shipped in a 3-inch pot. Care instructions are included.

Photos illustrate summer growth. Appearance changes with the seasons at the time of shipping. See below for more information.

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Seasonal Appearance and Monthly Care Video

All outdoor experience seasonal changes at our nursery in Oregon.
• January-March: Plant is dormant in a resting bud state.
• April: Spring growth will appear by the end of the month.
• May: More leaves appear, but not yet full size.
• June-August: Full display of dewy leaves.
• September-October: Dormancy begins. Plant drops its leaves. Growth resumes in spring.
• November-December: Plant is dormant in a resting bud state.

 

Reviews

  • 5
    As always, Everything 100% rating from me!

    Posted by Roy Voeller on June 11, 2025

    I’ve been purchasing plants from Sarracenia Northwest for a few years now. Outstanding company in all respects. My most recent purchase is the Drosera Dichotoma, Giant Staghorn. I’m always amazed at how well they package all their plants for shipping. This plant was no exception. Arrived healthy and ready for me to enjoy. After about a week it started growing more branches(?) arms(?). Catching bunches of little gnats and… The colors are great. The sticky dew is very abundant. I’m really glad I got this plant. I love it! Oh, forgot to mention that I was afraid that any wind beyond a slight breeze would injure or permanently damage it since it is a smaller in stature plant. Big wind did come one day and I watched it bend pretty extremely. Stood right back up no problem. It looks somewhat dainty but it’s not. It’s a Giant STAGHORN!

  • 5
    Great plant great size

    Posted by Ryan Campbell on July 27, 2024

    Got my plant a couple months ago and came very large with 4 two pointed leaves and now those leaves have died off new 3 new 4 pointed leaves have shown!

  • 5
    Staghorn sundew

    Posted by Terri Rich on July 26, 2024

    Great plant catching lots of bugs. Love it.

  • 5
    Giant staghorn

    Posted by Cole on July 8, 2024

    A beast of a drosera! Catching so many bugs, and packaging and shipping were great. Highly recommend!

  • 5
    Drosera Dichotoma

    Posted by Steven Yarbrough on July 4, 2024

    Sarracenia Northwest always has the most beautiful and bright CPs. The package is meticulously cared for. The service is amazing as well! Thanks again folks.

  • 5
    Drosera dichotoma

    Posted by Allain on August 5, 2022

    I am super happy with my purchase yesterday. I was not expecting such a bigger plant, looks very healthy. I have been a carnivorous plant grower for a few years now and have quite a collection. I'm always looking for unique plants and this is definitely unique. I will most likely be buying all my plants from your company now!!

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    Posted by Joey Brinegar on September 2, 2020

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    Posted by matthew bailey on July 10, 2020

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    Posted by DN on June 14, 2020

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    Posted by TAM LAM on June 3, 2019

  • 5
    Awesome plant

    Posted by Bill W on June 2, 2019

    Growing quickly, looking forward to what this plant does as it grows

  • 5
    Excellent!

    Posted by Reuben Rosenberg on August 19, 2018

    My Drosera dichotoma arrived very promptly and in very good condition. Instructions for care were straight-forward, and the plant has been doing wonderfully ever since! Very satisfied!