• Drosera prolifera
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Drosera prolifera

Drosera prolifera

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Drosera prolifera is one of the prized Queensland sundews, native to the cool rainforests of Far North Queensland, Australia. This tropical sundew produces a constant cascade of baby plantlets at the tip of its flower stalks, no pollination needed, earning it the nickname "Hen and Chicks Sundew". The leaves are rounded with a distinctive heart shape and covered in dewy, sparkling red tentacles ready to catch fungus gnats and other small insects. This sundew is a personal favorite!

Difficulty Moderate
Water Distilled, rain, or RO water only. Keep consistently moist using tray method.
Light Shade or bright indirect light/full-spectrum LED
Soil Pure long-fiber sphagnum or peat and perlite. Our Bog Soil Mix is a great choice!
Temperature 60–90°F
Humidity High 70%+
Dormancy None
Feeding Small insects, crumbled fish food, or diluted fertilizer occasionally

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You will receive one potted Drosera prolifera plant, similar in size and appearance to the product photos.

Please note: All orders ship Monday/Tuesday to ensure prompt delivery. Packages include insulated envelopes with heat packs or ice packs when necessary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Drosera prolifera called the "Hen and Chicks Sundew"?
It constantly produces baby plantlets at the tips of its flower stalks — no pollination needed — so one plant steadily cascades into a colony.
What conditions does Drosera prolifera need?
As a Queensland rainforest species it wants shade or bright indirect light, high humidity (70%+), temperatures of 60–90°F, and constantly moist soil — rated moderate difficulty.
What water and soil should I use?
Distilled, rain, or RO water only, kept consistently moist via the tray method, in long-fiber sphagnum or a peat/perlite mix like our Bog Soil Mix.