Pygmy Sundew Bonsai
NamePygmy Sundew Bonsai
Species NameDrosera pygmaea
Common NamePygmy Sundew
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNot applicable
Geographic Originaustralia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage TypeGlandular leaves
Height (cm)2
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Notable FeaturesCarnivorous leaves covered in sticky, dew-like glands to trap insects, and capable of asexual reproduction via gemmae.
Description
This specimen, identified as a Pygmy Sundew, is a miniature carnivorous plant forming a compact rosette of bright red, glandular leaves. It is shown growing in a natural substrate of light-colored gravel, not as a traditional bonsai specimen.
