Drosera serpens

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Drosera serpens is a spider-leaved sundew from the tropical lowlands of northern Australia and Southeast Asia. Named for its scrambling, snake-like habit, it grows a central stem lined with long, thread-like leaves covered in sticky tentacles that sprawl outward as the plant matures. It is a fast grower and a voracious feeder, and its bright pink flowers make it a standout next to the more common flat-rosette sundews.

This is an annual species. Plants flower readily and produce plenty of seed, so sowing that seed back onto moist soil keeps your colony going year after year.

Difficulty	Easy-Moderate
Water	Distilled, rain, or RO water only. Keep consistently moist using tray method.
Light	Full sun or bright full-spectrum LED
Soil	Peat, perlite. Our Bog Soil Mix is a great choice!
Temperature	65–90°F
Humidity	Adaptable, prefers 50%+
Dormancy	None (annual)
Feeding	Heavy feeder. Small insects, crumbled fish food, or diluted fertilizer regularly

Still have questions? Read our Sundew Care Guide or contact us.

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

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FAQ

Is Drosera serpens an annual?

Yes. It grows fast, flowers, and sets plenty of seed in a single season. Sow the seed back onto moist soil and you'll have a new generation coming up behind the parent plant.

What conditions does Drosera serpens need?

Full sun or a bright full-spectrum LED, warm temperatures of 65–90°F, and constantly moist soil. It's adaptable on humidity but does best above 50%.

What water and soil should I use?

Distilled, rain, or RO water only, kept consistently moist via the tray method, in a peat/perlite mix like our Bog Soil Mix.

How often should I feed it?

Regularly. This is a heavy feeder, and steady meals of small insects, crumbled fish food, or diluted fertilizer mean bigger plants and better seed set.

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