Botanical Specifications
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Drosera prolifera -Live carnivorous plant-
Drosera
About This Botanical
Drosera prolifera is a species of Drosera found in Queensland, Australia. It is also known as the Hens and Chicks Sundew or Trailing Sundew. Drosera prolifera is one of the “Three Sisters of Queensland” and is very easy to sundew to grow.
The plants in the pictures are representative, you will get a similar plant (NOT the same). 1 Drosera prolifera per order.
Please read: This plant does NOT like direct light, if you put it under direct light it will die. Make sure that you put it in a place with high humidity, low light, cool temperatures, and do NOT use fertilizers on them.
| Drosera prolifera |
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| Plant size | Between 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter |
| Light | indirect or a soft white light. |
| Potting medium | Peat moss & Perlite |
| Feeding |
Feed dried blood-worms, or fish food every 3-4 weeks.
Never use fertilizer. |
| Water | Use the tray method |
| Humidity | 70 to 90% |
| Temperature | 60 to 85°F |
| Mature plant size | 1-2" |
| Dormancy | None |
⚡ Quick Facts
At a Glance- • Light: Bright indirect light
- • Water: When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
- • Mature size: 4" nursery grow pot; compact tabletop foliage.
- • Pet safety: Check this plant’s species-specific pet-safety guidance before placing it around pets. Verify with our Pet-Safe Checker.
- • Beginner-friendly: Care difficulty varies by plant. Follow the light, watering, and drainage guidance on this page.
Evidence-Based Indoor Botanical Care
Read in-depth cultivation protocols written by Nick Alan and Jenna Lee covering aroid soil physics, moss pole climbing dynamics, root rot remediation, and seasonal light acclimation.
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