Also known as Shaggy Sundew
Drosera scorpioides is a carnivorous sundew from Western Australia, forming dense rosettes of spoon-shaped leaves covered in sticky dew.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Light
100% intensity
Requires at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily, or strong artificial light. Avoid scorching midday sun if temps are very high.
Constant Moisture
100% intensity
Always keep the substrate moist. Use pure water only.
Poorly draining, nutrient-poor soil, typically a mix of peat moss and sand or perlite.
50% intensity
Moderate to Warm
50% intensity
Ideal temperatures range from 20-30°C during the day, with a slight drop at night. Avoid extreme heat or frost.
Low/None
25% intensity
Carnivorous plants absorb nutrients from captured prey; artificial fertilization is generally not required and can be harmful.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Maintain consistently moist soil, never allowing it to dry out completely. Use distilled, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water.
A tray watering method is ideal, where the pot sits in a shallow dish of water, allowing the soil to wick moisture upwards.
Pruning is minimal and primarily involves removing dead or dried leaves and spent flower stalks. This helps maintain plant health and appearance, preventing potential fungal issues.
Use clean scissors or tweezers for removal.
Drosera scorpioides is easily propagated by leaf cuttings. Gently detach a healthy leaf with its petiole, place it on the surface of moist peat/perlite mix, and keep humid. Roots and plantlets will form from the cut end.
Repot every 1-2 years, preferably in spring before active growth begins. Use a well-draining, acidic substrate like a 50/50 mix of peat moss and perlite. Ensure the new pot is slightly larger than the old one.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Droseraceae |
| Genus | Drosera |
| Species | Drosera scorpioides |
Similar in genus Drosera
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