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ornamentalFamily: DroseraceaeGenus: DroseraSpecies: intermedia
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Oblong-leaved Sundew
Drosera intermedia
Drosera intermedia, or the oblong-leaved sundew, is a temperate carnivorous plant that forms a distinctive rosette of long, spatula-shaped leaves. These leaves are covered in glistening, sticky trichomes that catch prey, providing nutrients for the plant in low-nutrient environments. It is well-suited for specialized bog gardens or controlled container environments that mimic moist, acidic, and sunny conditions.
Drosera intermedia is a fascinating carnivorous plant known for its sticky, dew-covered leaves that trap small insects. It is an excellent choice for bog gardens or specialized container setups.
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Plant Profile
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Sun
Full sun for best dew production and color, though can tolerate bright indirect light.
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Water
Maintain high moisture; the plant should sit in a shallow tray of water to ensure the soil remains constantly wet.
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Mature size
Approximately 2-4 inches tall and wide.
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Hardiness
Zones 5-9
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Growth habit
Low-growing rosette.
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Plant type
carnivorous plant
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Growing note
Requires consistently moist to waterlogged soil; never allow the soil to dry out. Use only distilled water, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water to prevent mineral buildup.
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Climate note
Hardy in temperate climates; requires a winter dormancy period with cooler temperatures in northern regions.
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Flower / fruit
Produces small, white flowers on long, slender stalks, typically during the summer months.
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Growing & Care
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Sun / light
Full sun for best dew production and color, though can tolerate bright indirect light.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Do not fertilize. These plants obtain nutrients by trapping insects. Supplemental feeding is unnecessary and potentially harmful.
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Pruning
Remove dead or blackened leaves as needed; otherwise, minimal pruning is required.
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Care notes
Requires consistently moist to waterlogged soil; never allow the soil to dry out. Use only distilled water, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water to prevent mineral buildup.
Size & Habit
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
Approximately 2-4 inches tall and wide.
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Growth habit
Low-growing rosette.
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Spacing
4-6 inches apart.
Flower / Fruit
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Flower / Fruit
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces small, white flowers on long, slender stalks, typically during the summer months.
Climate & Hardiness
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
Zones 5-9
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Temperature
Hardy in temperate climates; requires a winter dormancy period with cooler temperatures in northern regions.
Soil & Water
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Maintain high moisture; the plant should sit in a shallow tray of water to ensure the soil remains constantly wet.
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Soil
Peat-based mix without added fertilizers; a common mix includes sphagnum peat moss and perlite or sand.
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Soil pH
3.5-5.5
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Container Growing
Ideal for bog-style containers or terrariums with adequate light and ventilation; ensure a drainage-free container or a water tray system.
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Family
Droseraceae
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Foliage Look
Light green, oblong leaves tipped with glistening, dew-like glandular hairs.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are characteristically oblong or spoon-shaped, with glandular tentacles that appear as crystalline droplets.
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Fruit Flower Look
Small, simple white flowers on long, smooth, leafless scapes.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers should only appear on mature, well-established plants during late spring and summer; exclude from juvenile starter imagery.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain low, clumping rosette habit; avoid upright woody growth patterns.
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Mature Plant Look
A vibrant, low, starry rosette of sticky, glistening leaves with slender, upright white flower spikes.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Mature plants display longer, more pronounced spatula-shaped leaves and may produce multiple flower stalks during the growing season.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure foliage exhibits the characteristic dewy, sticky appearance; roots are fibrous and fine.
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Plant Faqs
Do I need to feed my Drosera intermedia? No, the plant traps its own insects to obtain nutrients. Should I use tap water? No, only use distilled, rain, or RO water as tap water minerals will damage the plant. Does it need direct sunlight? Yes, full sun helps the plant produce more of its sticky, insect-trapping dew. Can it grow in a regular pot? Yes, as long as it is kept in a tray of water to maintain consistent soil moisture.
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Root Look
Fine, white, delicate fibrous roots typical of a small plug.
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Soil Look
Damp, dark, peaty, mossy, or sandy substrate.
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Starter Stage
Small, delicate rosettes with clear evidence of sticky glandular hairs.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Tiny, spoon-shaped leaves arranged in a tight basal rosette; root system is small and requires gentle handling.
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Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Drosera intermedia. This is Drosera intermedia, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Drosera intermedia become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future bog garden or container space you want to create. Observe the glistening, sticky tentacles on these oblong leaves that perfectly capture prey and display a unique ornamental charm. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with a quality, well-draining, peat-based mix, then move it to a permanent water-tray setup or moist bog location when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Drosera intermedia is a captivating carnivorous plant perfect for enthusiasts of bog gardens. This sundew features sticky, dew-covered foliage that captures small insects, making it a functional and intriguing addition to your collection.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Drosera intermedia: The Oblong-Leaved Sundew
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