This is the most common sundew worldwide, found in North America, Asia, and Europe. However, it's rare in cultivation. You won't see it at your local hardware store like the Venus flytrap. It is typically sold through specialty nurseries because it can be challenging to grow. It prefers bright, cool conditions and slows down significantly when it's hot outside. Cool nights keep this plant happy. Plant it in a slightly sheltered spot, like at the base of a Sarracenia. We've found that it grows best in live sphagnum moss, so we include some with every plant. In winter, its leaves die back, and the plant forms a resting bud at the soil level. Growth resumes in mid-spring.
GENERAL CARE
Type of Plant: Hardy perennial for outdoor container growing.
Leaves: Up to 3 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
• Young plant shipped potted in a 3-inch pot with some live sphagnum moss.
• Care guide and our 30-day guarantee are included.
SEASONAL APPEARANCE
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. The plant drops its leaves. Growth resumes in spring.
November-December: Plant is dormant in a resting bud state.
• Plants are shipped potted.
• Shipping days are shown below.
• The cutoff time is 9 AM (Pacific), the day prior to a scheduled shipping day.
• Frost-safe packaging will be provided at our discretion during the winter months.
• For extra protection of your plants, Signature Delivery or Post Office Pickup is available upon request at checkout at no additional charge.