This sundew has long thread-like leaves, which gives this plant its common name, dewthread. Long thin leaves slowly rise, standing tall and proud. Small drops of nectar glisten ever so slightly, reflecting the sun's rays and enticing insects to taste its sweet offerings. By the end of summers, the plant is flecked with trophies of its conquests. In winter, the plant will die back and form a resting bud sitting at soil level. Growth will resume in mid-spring.
Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Leaves: Up to 8 inches at maturity.
Sunlight: Partial to 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
• Acclimated for outdoor growing.
• Shipped in a 3-inch pot. Care instructions are included.
Photos illustrate summer growth. Leaves may not be present during other seasons. See below for more information.
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
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Great Plant
Just got this plant today with some others. It's still dormant, so the first leaves look small but good. They also have tiny drops of dew still too. The shipping was fast, and for the price, really good. Ordering again soon.
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Knowagable and caring
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Great little plant
Ordered and this shipped as scheduled according to the site's shipping policy. It showed up in a box marked Live Plants and was well packaged. After removing the tape and cups and protection, I watered it and put it in the sun in the pot it was shipped in. It started getting dew within a couple days. Within a week, I replanted along side some VFTs I have and it has done really well over the past month. It's catching a lot of little bugs. Next, I'll look to add a small saracenia to my collection.
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Sundew
My 8-year-old daughter is obsessed with carnivorous plants. When the sundew arrived it was dormant, but within a few days it looked great. After about a month, it's around 4 inches tall and looks very healthy. My daughter loves it and wants to add other sundews to her collection. I would definitely order again.
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too early
plants slow to wake up in zone 5
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Awesome
Was not super excited about this but as my first sundew to add to my collection I have had a lot of fun watching this grow and catch everything that flys near it. I actually had to move it to a separate location in my yard because it was catching all the food for my fly traps! Turned out to be one of my favorite plants.
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Happy Plants
I received my order in good shape. State of the art packaging, Fast delivery and a fair price. You kids are the greatest. Patrick
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all good
Everything came out great
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amazing
the shipping was great when i got it it lost its dew when i put it out side but the next day it gained it back i was very surprised it adapted to Arizona heat in one day it has lots of dew and its covers in white fly i couldn't be happier
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Look great
I was a little worried about shipping sundews, but SNW pack their plants so well that the plant arrived stress free. I put them in my bog and both have taken off growing like crazy.
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Still growing strong
Arrived in very good condition and continues to flourish weeks later. The plant is very healthy, although. For those thinking of buying one, note that it's arms do grow long, about 6 inches in length and have a tendency to spread in all directions. So for those that have limited windowsill space, this might be a spacing concern.