| Common Name | Sundew |
| Family | Droseraceae |
| Genus | Drosera |
| Origin | Cosmopolitan (Australia, Americas, Europe) |
| Blooming | Small star-shaped flowers (white, pink, purple) on tall spikes during spring/summer |
| Leaf Color | Green to deep red depending on light intensity and species |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Indoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Pure peat moss or sphagnum mixed with perlite; never use standard potting soil or fertilized substrate as salts are toxic.
Keep soil constantly saturated using distilled or rainwater only; tap water causes leaf burn and root death due to mineral buildup.
Bright to intense light required for color and growth; some species tolerate direct sun, others prefer filtered light in summer heat.
No fertilizer in soil. Rely on captured insects for nutrients. If needed, mist very dilute solution during peak growth only.
Remove dead flowers to prevent self-seeding and yellow leaves to maintain hygiene; do not touch sticky tentacles unnecessarily.
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