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Sundews / Drosera

Drosera

1 cultivar

The Drosera genus, commonly known as sundews, encompasses one of the most diverse and captivating groups of carnivorous plants in the world. These unique perennials are instantly recognizable by their specialized leaves, which are covered in glandular tentacles topped with glistening, sticky digestive secretions that mimic morning dew. Ranging from flat, compact basal rosettes to delicate, upright spoon-shaped leaves, their foliage often flushes with vivid red, pink, or bright green hues when exposed to adequate light. Sundews produce tall, slender stalks bearing small, five-petaled flowers typically in shades of white or pink, which bloom well above the sticky traps to protect pollinators. Highly valued for their striking, otherworldly appearance and natural gnat-catching abilities, Drosera thrive in moist, nutrient-poor, acidic soils. They are exceptional choices for humid terrariums, sunny indoor windowsills, or outdoor bog gardens where their specialized microclimate needs can be easily met.