dwarf sundew
Namedwarf sundew
Species NameDrosera pygmaea
Common NameDwarf Sundew
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originaustralia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage TypeCarnivorous foliage
Height (cm)2
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Notable FeaturesSticky, red glandular tentacles; rosette growth habit; insectivorous.
Description
This specimen of dwarf sundew displays a vibrant green rosette of leaves, each adorned with numerous sticky, red glandular tentacles used for trapping insects. It is a small, ground-hugging carnivorous plant, thriving in moist, nutrient-poor soils.
