Drosera spatulata

Spoon-leaved sundew

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A small carnivorous rosette with spoon-shaped leaves covered in sticky mucilage-secreting tentacles. Traps insects for nutrients. Thrives in high humidity.
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Plant Details

Common Name Spoon-leaved sundew
Family Droseraceae
Genus Drosera
Species Spatulata
Origin Australia, China
Blooming Small white flowers on tall stalks in summer
Leaf Color Green to reddish
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Pure peat moss or quartz sand. No fertilizers. Distilled or rainwater only.

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Watering

Keep tray filled with water (bottom watering). Never use tap water due to mineral sensitivity.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright light required. Direct sun tolerated in cooler months, partial shade in heat.

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Fertilization

Avoid soil fertilizers. Feed insects naturally or diluted liquid fertilizer monthly max in summer.

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Pruning

Remove dead leaves timely to prevent fungal rot and maintain aesthetic.

Pest Control Aphid Fungus Gnat Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
60% – 95%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 80%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
50 – 200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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