Carnivorous Sundews "DROSERA SPATULATA/ SPOON LEAVED-SUNDEWS" 4"

AKA "Spoon Leaved-Sundew", is a small, perennial, flat, rosette-forming carnivorous plant with red traps and lots of tentacles. is a tiny carnivorous plant that uses the sticky droplets on its leaves to catch insects. The leaves are covered with tentacles (trichomes) that secrete a sticky “dew” to attract and catch prey.The longest tentacles are at the tips of the leaves and quickly move towards trapped prey in as short as 10 seconds. The color of the leaves is frequently scarlet red, but it can vary from orangey-green to maroon. The Spatulata Sundew is a pretty little tropical and has traps year-round. It tolerates a wide range of growing conditions, but prefers open, sunny, boggy conditions in peaty soils.   ***Arrives in 4" nursery pot. ***Item will vary slightly from photo based on stock.  Questions? Make sure you read our FAQ's before purchasing.