Drosera tokaiensis Sundew – Live Potted Carnivorous Plant

Drosera tokaiensis: a live sundew for your carnivorous plant collection

Bring a fascinating little carnivorous plant into your growing space with Drosera tokaiensis. Native to Japan, this sundew has spoon-shaped leaves that develop red coloration in sunny conditions or under full-spectrum grow lights. Its compact size makes it an intriguing addition to a plant collection, with changing leaf color to enjoy as you find its ideal growing spot.

Drosera tokaiensis is a species of hybrid origin between D. rotundifolia and D. spatulata. Under ideal conditions, it mainly flowers from April through July.

What you'll receive

• One live, potted Drosera tokaiensis sundew per order.
• Plant measures approximately 0.5–1 inch in diameter when shipped.
• Care instructions are included.
• Ships via USPS First Class Mail.

Drosera tokaiensis care at a glance

Give your sundew the light, moisture, and growing conditions it needs. Use the following care guidelines to help it settle into your collection.

• Light: Full sun; sunny conditions or full-spectrum lights encourage red leaf coloration.
• Potting medium: Peat moss and perlite.
• Watering: Use the tray method.
• Feeding: Fish food or bugs every 3–4 weeks.
• Humidity: 50–90%, with airflow.
• Temperature: 50–90°F.
• Mature size: Approximately 1.5–2 inches, depending on care.
• Dormancy: None.

Looking for a live sundew with a compact growing habit and striking red coloration under strong light? Drosera tokaiensis offers both, in a potted carnivorous plant ready to join your collection.