Plants in genus drosera
Drosera madagascariensis
Drosera madagascariensis is a carnivorous plant native to tropical Africa and Madagascar, known for its robust stem-forming growth and alternate leaf arrangement. It can reach a height of up to 25 cm and produces inflorescences with 4-12 pink flowers. This tropical sundew thrives in swamps and sphagnum bogs, requiring bright light and warm conditions, making it a fascinating addition to collections of carnivorous plants.
Drosera pulchella 'Orange Flower'
Drosera pulchella 'Orange Flower' is a tiny Australian Pygmy sundew known for its carnivorous nature. It requires full sun or bright light and special water needs, such as rain or distilled water. This plant should not be allowed to dry out for more than a day.
Drosera binata 'Multifida Extrema'
Drosera binata 'Multifida Extrema' is a carnivorous plant with dewy fronds that catch flying pests. It thrives in full sun or bright lighting and requires water from rain, reverse osmosis, or distilled sources. This sundew is a fascinating addition to any carnivorous plant collection.
Drosera prolifera
Drosera prolifera, commonly known as the 'hens and chicks' sundew, is a carnivorous plant native to Queensland, Australia. It is notable for its asexual reproduction, forming new plantlets along its stem. This sundew thrives in humid environments and is often found in its native wetland habitats. Its unique reproductive strategy and carnivorous nature make it an interesting plant for enthusiasts of unusual flora.
Drosera anglica
Drosera anglica is a fascinating carnivorous plant known for its insect-trapping abilities, featuring lime green paddle-shaped leaves with red sticky tentacles. It forms a stemless rosette and thrives in wet, calcium-rich soils, often associated with sphagnum moss. This plant is widely distributed across northern regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia, but is considered threatened in some areas like Minnesota. It blooms in summer with self-pollinating white flowers and requires a period of dormancy. Drosera anglica does not tolerate temperatures above 80°F and is easy to grow under the right conditions.
Drosera barbigera 'Giant Form'
Drosera barbigera 'Giant Form' is a captivating carnivorous plant from Australia, known as a Pygmy sundew. Despite its tiny size, it requires full sun or bright light to thrive. This plant has special water needs, preferring rain, reverse osmosis, or distilled water, and should not dry out for more than a day. Its unique adaptation allows it to capture and digest insects, making it an intriguing addition to any plant collection. The sundew's sticky, glandular leaves are both functional and visually interesting. It's a fascinating choice for those interested in carnivorous plants.
Drosera intermedia
Drosera intermedia, also known as the oblong-leaved sundew, is a petite carnivorous plant native to various regions including North America and Europe. It forms a rosette of spoon-shaped leaves covered in sticky tentacles that trap insects. This plant blooms with small white flowers from June to August and thrives in extremely wet, boggy conditions. It undergoes dormancy in winter, forming a hibernaculum.
Drosera pygmaea 'Mt Lofty'
Drosera pygmaea 'Mt Lofty' is a carnivorous plant requiring full sun or bright light and special water needs, such as rain, RO, or distilled water. It should be kept in a shallow tray of water and not allowed to dry out for more than a day, making it a unique addition to any plant collection.
Drosera capensis 'Alba'
Drosera capensis 'Alba' is a medium-sized carnivorous plant native to the Cape region of South Africa. It features long strap-like leaves with red tentacles and lime green appearance, producing white flowers on tall scapes. This plant thrives in open, sunny, boggy conditions and is an excellent choice for terrariums.
Drosera aliciae
Drosera aliciae, a tropical sundew native to South Africa, forms small rosettes with green leaves that develop crimson tentacles under good lighting. This carnivorous plant is easy to grow and produces pink flowers held high above the leaves. It thrives in sunny, boggy conditions with peaty soils and prefers distilled or rainwater. Known for its ability to trap insects, it is a fascinating addition to terrariums.
Drosera paleacea
Drosera paleacea is a pygmy sundew species native to the peaty wetlands of Southwestern Australia. It features orangey-red to red leaves in a dense rosette and produces small, fragrant white flowers in mid-summer. This carnivorous plant thrives in sunny, humid conditions with sandy-peat soil, making it a fascinating addition to any collection of exotic plants.
Drosera 'Lantau Island X Brevifolia'
Drosera 'Lantau Island X Brevifolia' is a petite sundew hybrid with orange-red rosettes and numerous red-orange tentacles. It thrives in sunny, boggy conditions and produces sterile light pink blossoms, flowering more profusely in summer. This plant is ideal for terrariums and requires a winter rest for optimal growth.
Drosera graminifolia
Drosera graminifolia is a South American tropical sundew, known for its giant Itacambira form. As a Highland Tropical plant, it requires specific conditions to thrive, making it a fascinating choice for carnivorous plant enthusiasts.
Drosera platystigma
Drosera platystigma, an Australian Pygmy Sundew, is a carnivorous plant known for its sticky, dew-covered leaves that trap insects. It requires full sun or bright light and special water needs, such as rainwater or distilled water, to thrive. The plant should be kept in a shallow tray of water and should not dry out for more than a day. This sundew is a fascinating addition to any collection of carnivorous plants.
Drosera schizandra
Drosera schizandra, commonly known as the notched sundew or heart-leaf sundew, is a carnivorous plant native to Queensland, Australia. It features round, oval leaves that sometimes develop notched tips, adding to its unique appearance. This plant is well-suited for enthusiasts of unusual and exotic flora.
Drosera binata 'T Form'
Drosera binata 'T Form' is a medium-height sundew native to Australia and New Zealand, known for its unique forked leaves that develop a red hue in full sun. It thrives in wet, boggy conditions and is effective at trapping insects. This plant requires dormancy and is easy to propagate from roots or leaf cuttings.
Drosera capillaris
Drosera capillaris is a small, low-lying sundew native to the southern United States and other regions. It forms prostrate or occasionally upright rosettes with leaf blades covered in glandular trichomes for trapping prey. This plant thrives in open, sunny, wet savannahs and is fire adapted, often growing with other carnivorous plants.
Drosera pycnoblasta
Drosera pycnoblasta, a pygmy sundew native to Western Australia, is a compact carnivorous plant requiring full sun and special water needs like distilled or rainwater. Its delicate root system and unique sticky leaves make it a captivating addition to any collection.
Drosera capensis
Drosera capensis, commonly known as the Cape sundew, is a carnivorous plant native to the Cape region of South Africa. It features long, strap-like leaves adorned with red tentacles that glisten in sunlight, which are used to trap and digest small insects. This perennial plant forms a rosette up to 10 inches in diameter and produces pale-violet flowers in early summer. It thrives in nutrient-poor, waterlogged soils and requires full sun exposure. The Cape sundew does not undergo dormancy and can grow year-round in warm, bright conditions. It is known for its ease of cultivation, making it a popular choice for terrariums. Despite its beauty, it is considered invasive in some regions, including New Zealand and parts of the Americas. The plant's digestive process involves bending its tentacles towards trapped prey, secreting enzymes to break down the insects. It is cold hardy down to 40°F and can regrow from roots after a brief freeze.
Drosera pulchella
Drosera pulchella is a carnivorous plant native to southwestern Australia, known for its sticky dew that traps insects for nutrients. It grows in clusters, resembling moss, and features extensive roots for dry season survival. This plant requires a sunny location and special water needs, such as distilled or rainwater, to thrive.
Drosera capensis 'All Red'
Drosera capensis 'All Red' is a sundew plant that thrives in full sun and requires rain or distilled water. It is a carnivorous plant that should be kept in a shallow tray of water.
Drosera lanata
Drosera lanata is a carnivorous plant native to Australia's Northern Territory, known for its bright red traps and white, hirsute petioles. It thrives in hot temperatures with high humidity and requires a specific photoperiod and dormancy cycle. This plant is adapted to grow in a mix of peat and perlite.
Drosera 'Alexandrite Aster'
Drosera 'Alexandrite Aster' is a colorful sundew hybrid with bright red wedge-shaped leaves and dark red tentacles. It forms a colony from plantlets emerging from roots and prefers open, sunny, boggy conditions in peaty soils. This plant produces large pink blossoms on tall scapes, flowering more profusely in summer, and is an excellent choice for terrariums.
Drosera paleacea ssp. stelliflora
Drosera paleacea ssp. stelliflora, or pygmy sundew, is a miniature carnivorous plant native to Australia. It features tiny traps and requires full sun or bright light, along with special water needs such as rain, RO, or distilled water. It should not be allowed to dry out for more than a day.
Drosera 'Hercules'
Drosera 'Hercules' is a hybrid sundew resembling a fat Cape Sundew, with medium-sized, long, wide strap-like leaves and red tentacles. It glistens in sunlight and traps insects with sticky dew, rolling its leaves over prey in about 30 minutes. This tropical plant grows year-round in warm, bright conditions, producing pink flowers on tall, multi-flowered scapes.
Drosera binata 'Staghorn'
Drosera binata 'Staghorn' is a sub-tropical plant native to the wet bogs of Stradbroke Island, Australia. It features olive-colored, dewy forked leaves with brilliant red glands and can grow nearly the size of a basketball. This robust grower thrives in sunny, boggy conditions and is a great bug catcher.
Drosera spatulata
Drosera spatulata, commonly known as the tropical sundew, is a small, perennial carnivorous plant with spoon-shaped leaves. It thrives in sunny, boggy conditions and is native to regions across Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. This plant is known for its red traps covered in tentacles that quickly move to capture prey. It does not require a dormancy period and can grow year-round if kept moist. The sundew produces pink or white flowers on erect scapes, especially in summer. It is hardy and prolific, often considered a weed due to its abundant seed production. Ideal for terrariums, it prefers a mix of peat and perlite and temperatures above 70°F. Its leaves can vary in color from orangey-green to maroon, adding visual interest to any collection.
Drosera rotundifolia
Drosera rotundifolia is a carnivorous plant found in boggy areas of the Northern Hemisphere. It has circular leaves with sticky hairs that trap insects. This sundew produces white or pink flowers in summer and requires nutrient-poor, waterlogged soils.
Drosera admirabilis
Drosera admirabilis is a carnivorous plant with a rosette-shaped leaf bundle that widens towards the end. It features outer tentacles that bend towards prey and flowers several times from spring to fall. This perennial grows to about 5 cm in diameter and prefers slightly acidic soil and a taller pot for its deep roots.