Drosera prolifera Live Carnivorous Plant | Hens and Chicks Sundew

Bring a fascinating carnivorous plant into your collection with Drosera prolifera, also known as the Hens and Chicks Sundew or Trailing Sundew. Native to Queensland, Australia, this sundew is one of the celebrated “Three Sisters of Queensland.” Its compact size makes it an appealing choice for collectors who can provide the humid, gently lit growing conditions it needs.

Whether you are expanding a sundew collection or choosing your first Drosera prolifera, plan its growing spot before it arrives. This is a plant for high humidity and soft, indirect light, not a sunny windowsill. Give it a sheltered place with the right conditions and enjoy a distinctive addition to your carnivorous plant collection.

What you will receive

• One live, potted Drosera prolifera plant per order.
• Plant size: approximately 1–1.5 inches in diameter.
• Choose the potted plant or potted plant with heating pack option.
• Photos are representative. You will receive a similar plant, not the exact plant pictured.

Drosera prolifera care

Important: Avoid direct sunlight. This species needs low light, high humidity, and cool-to-moderate temperatures. Direct light can damage or kill the plant. Do not use fertilizers.

• Light: Indirect light or a soft white light.
• Humidity: 70–90%.
• Temperature: 60–85°F.
• Potting medium: Peat moss and perlite.
• Watering: Use the tray method.
• Feeding: Dried bloodworms or fish food every 3–4 weeks. Never use fertilizer.
• Mature size: Approximately 1–2 inches.
• Dormancy: None.

A sundew for a carefully chosen growing space

Shopping for a live carnivorous plant means matching the species to your setup. Drosera prolifera is a compact Queensland sundew with specific humidity and lighting needs. If you can offer those conditions, this Hens and Chicks Sundew is a distinctive plant to add to your collection or give to a carnivorous plant enthusiast.