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Drosera spatulata

Also Known As

  • Drosera spathulata
  • Spoon-Leaf Sundew

Plant type

perennial, carnivorous, aquatic

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Drosera spatulata plant details

Drosera spatulata is a deciduous perennial carnivorous aquatic with gold and green foliage. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Drosera spatulata

Plant type: perennial carnivorous aquatic
Plant family: droseraceae
Foliage: deciduous gold and green
Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 0 - 6 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Drosera spatulata

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Drosera spatulata, also called Spoon-Leaf Sundew, is a carnivorous plant that displays small rosettes of green, spoon-shaped leaves covered in sticky, red-orange hairs that capture insects. Self-pollinating, with 20+ pink flowers per stalk. Carnivorous plants survive best in containers. Plant and grow in moist to wet soil mix: 50% peat moss, 50% perlite. Water with pure, low mineral water. Do not fertilize or force feed.
Calling children of all ages! This minute plant for the windowsill gardener is entertaining and curious. One of the carnivorous bog plants from Asia, it makes a great indoor specimen for any sunny exposure. The tiny leaves form in rosettes and are covered with hairs topped in sticky droplets. When insects land on the hairs, they stay. Grow in a saucer of water.

Gardening facts about Drosera spatulata plant

How to Grow Drosera spatulata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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aka Sundew

Plant Type

Perennial, Carnivorous, Aquatic

Zones

9b-12

Size

Height: 2"-12"

Width: 4"-8"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture
Photo of Drosera capensis foliage by Danger Garden
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aka Drosera filiformis subsp. filiformis, Dewthread, Sundew, Thread Leaf Sundew

Plant Type

Perennial, Carnivorous, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 8"

Width: 6"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
Photo of Drosera filiformis by plant lust
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aka Round-Leaved Sundew

Plant Type

Perennial, Aquatic

Zones

6a-8b

Size

Height: 2"-10"

Width: 6"

  • sun
  • standing water - even moisture
Photo of Drosera rotundifolia flower by Sunshine Farm and Gardens
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aka Sundew

Plant Type

Carnivorous

Zones

11-12

Size

Height: 4"-8"

Width: 1"-4"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Drosera paradoxa foliage by Michal Rubeš
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Scientific Name: Drosera capensis (Red)

Plant Type

Aquatic

Zones

10a-10b

Size

Height: 10"-12"

Width: 10"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • standing water
Photo of Red Cape Sundew foliage, form by incidencematrix
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