Drosera spathulata
Drosera spathulata
All plants ship bare-root.
Drosera spathulata, the Spoon-leaved Sundew, is a small rosette sundew with spoon-shaped leaves. Its huge native range, from Southeast Asia to Australia and New Zealand, makes it incredibly hardy and easy to grow.
It turns a beautiful scarlet red under high light and readily sends up pink flowers that set generous amounts of seed. A perfect beginner sundew.
How to keep it happy
Full care guide →Strong, direct light: 4 to 6 hours of direct sun, a grow light on a 12 to 14 hour cycle, or both. Strong light means healthy, heavy dew.
Rainwater, distilled or RO water. Stand the pot in a tray of water, a couple of centimetres deep or up to about 1/4 of the way up the pot, and top it up as it evaporates.
1 to 3 parts peat moss to 1 part perlite. Use peat with no added fertilizer or additives, and a plastic or glazed pot.
The dewy leaves catch insects on their own. If insects are scarce, drop a small live or dried insect onto the dew, or mist the leaves with a diluted liquid fertilizer. Never fertilize the soil.
None needed for our subtropical sundews, which grow year round. D. dichotoma is the exception, and needs a true cold winter rest.
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Will this exact plant be the one I receive?
No. Each plant is an individual, so appearance will vary. You'll receive the same species and a comparable size and maturity to what is shown on the product page.
How is it packed and when does it ship?
Orders leave the nursery every Monday. Plants are packed in damp paper towel and bagged to retain humidity. Order by Friday night to guarantee a spot on Monday's dispatch.
What if it arrives damaged or dead?
Send clear, well-lit photos within 24 hours of delivery and we'll review the issue. We'll provide a replacement or store credit where covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee. Some leaf yellowing, browning or die-back after shipping is normal.
Can I add something to an order I've already placed?
Yes, as long as it hasn't shipped. Reply to your order confirmation email with what you'd like to add, and we'll update the order and email you a secure link to pay the difference.
What water does it need?
Rain, distilled or reverse-osmosis water is safest. Tap water only works if it tests under 50–100 ppm, depending on the plant; otherwise, minerals can build up in the soil and damage the roots.
Can I grow it indoors?
It depends on the species. Butterworts, Cape sundews and Nepenthes are indoor plants: they can spend summer outside, but must come in before the first frost. Venus flytraps and Sarracenia need full sun outdoors and a cold winter rest that a heated room can't provide.
Do I need to feed it?
No. Like any plant, carnivorous plants make their own food through photosynthesis. The insects they catch act as a natural fertilizer, adding extra nutrients that boost growth, but they aren't needed to survive.
