Sundew

Drosera, which is commonly known as the sundews, is one of the largest genera of carnivorous plants, with at least 194 species. These members of the family Droseraceae lure, capture, and digest insects using stalked mucilaginous glands covering their leaf surfaces. Sundews can reach a height of up to 10 inches (25 centimeters). However, some species are tall and with a vine-like appearance, while others hug the ground, making their size variable. Sundews are found in most of the United States, except some portions of the Southwest. Temperature: Cape Sundews do well in a wide range of temperatures and environments. They can take a brief freeze and temperatures into 100f. They do best with a small drop in night time temperatures of 10-20 degrees. Cape sundew seedlings grow extremely quickly by carnivorous plant standards. Within a year the leaves should be an inch or so in length, and by the second year three times that size. Like most carnivorous plants, Cape sundews live a long time, and happy plants will be gracing your home for 10 years or more!

Scientific name: Drosera

Lifespan: 50 years

Family: Droseraceae

Kingdom: Plantae