Drosera tomentosa – Live Carnivorous Sundew Plant

Bring a tiny botanical wonder to your plant collection with Drosera tomentosa, a live carnivorous sundew native to Brazil. This small species produces pink flowers and develops bright red coloration under intense light. Shipped potted with care instructions, it is a distinctive choice for growers who enjoy miniature carnivorous plants.

A small sundew with striking color

If you are looking for a Drosera tomentosa plant for sale, keep its petite size in mind: the plant measures approximately 0.5–0.75 inches in diameter when shipped and can reach around 1 inch at maturity, depending on care. Give it bright light and consistently wet conditions to support growth. Its compact size makes it an intriguing addition to a carnivorous plant collection without needing space for a large specimen.

Drosera tomentosa care

• Light: Partial to full sun; intense light encourages red coloration.
• Water: Use the tray method to maintain wet growing conditions.
• Potting medium: Peat moss and perlite.
• Feeding: Fish food or bugs every 3–4 weeks.
• Humidity: 50–80% with airflow.
• Temperature: 50–85°F.
• Dormancy: None.

The supplier grows these sundews in a greenhouse with daytime temperatures of 75–80°F, nighttime temperatures of 50–70°F, and humidity around 80–90%. The general care ranges above provide a reference for setting up your plant's growing environment; follow the included care instructions when it arrives.

What you receive

You will receive a potted Drosera tomentosa plant, approximately 0.5–0.75 inches in diameter, with care instructions. Ships via First Class Mail. Choose this Brazilian sundew for its miniature growth, pink flowers, and the opportunity to watch its coloration respond to bright growing conditions.