Drosera Aliciae Houseplant - Alice's Sundew Carnivorous Plant

Meet the Drosera aliciae (Alice's sundew)

Drosera aliciae, commonly called Alice’s Sundew, is a compact carnivorous plant native to South Africa. It forms tight rosettes of spoon-shaped green leaves that develop a reddish hue in bright light, each covered in glistening red tentacles that trap and digest insects for nutrients. In spring, it may produce delicate pink flowers on slender stalks. With a layered growth habit, older leaves die off as new ones emerge, making it a dynamic and charming addition to greenhouses, conservatories, or sunny indoor window sills.

Why You'll Love It

• Love unusual, conversation-starting plants
• Have a bright spot to show it off
• Appreciate plants with personality
• Don’t mind giving a little extra attention

Growing & Care

Bright warm spot with direct sunlight 4-6 hours a day. Never allow this plant to dry out. Place pot in a saucer of water. Use distilled water or ideally rainwater. Avoid flooding the top of the soil with water- water from below in a dish is best. High humidity. Insects. Left to grow, expect a spread of Up to 5-10 cm wide and a height of Up to 3-5 cm tall with time.

Repotting

Signs of Overcrowding: Repot when the pot becomes crowded or when the plant outgrows its current container. Use a mixture of sphagnum moss and perlite in a ratio of 1:1. Autumn/Winter: Foliage can fall off or go brown, at this point cut off the old foliage. this is nothing to worry about. They need a winters rest - can start to grow back in about February.

A Few Things to Watch For

• Dry soil
• Dark spots
• Tap water
• Being poked and prodded