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    Drosera paradoxa

    Also Known As

    • Sundew

    Plant type

    carnivorous

    size

    • H: 4"-8"
    • W: 1"-4"

    planting zones

    • 11-12

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    Drosera paradoxa plant details

    Drosera paradoxa is a broadleaf semi-evergreen carnivorous with green foliage. In spring lavender, pink and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic and lean soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Drosera paradoxa

    Plant type: carnivorous
    Plant family: droseraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 IN - 4 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender, pink and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
    Uses: bog garden, container plant, houseplant, terrarium plant, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Drosera paradoxa

    USDA Zones: 11 - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: acidic and lean

    Gardening facts about Drosera paradoxa plant

    How to Grow Drosera paradoxa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • lean

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • lavender

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Drosera capensis

    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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    Drosera spatulata

    aka Drosera spathulata, Spoon-Leaf Sundew

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Carnivorous, Aquatic

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 6"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Drosera spatulata foliage by Danger Garden
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    Drosera filiformis

    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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    Drosera rotundifolia

    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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    Red Cape Sundew

    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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