Drosera venusta (Elegant Sundew)

Drosera venusta, commonly known as the Elegant Sundew, is a compact South African sundew that forms attractive rosettes of sticky, insect-catching leaves. Its foliage can develop rich red tones in good light, making it a colourful addition to a sundew collection. Plant facts Botanical name: Drosera venusta Plant type: Subtropical rosette sundew Origin: South Africa Growing stage: Tissue culture (Gel Cup) or potted plant, depending on the selected option Light: Bright light or a suitable grow light; protect from harsh, hot afternoon sun Water: Rainwater, distilled or reverse-osmosis water only; keep the potting mix consistently moist Growing medium: Unfertilised sphagnum peat and perlite, or a suitable nutrient-poor carnivorous-plant mix Temperature: Prefers cool to mild conditions; protect from frost and excessive heat Dormancy: No cold winter dormancy required under suitable growing conditions What’s Included Your selected option: Gel Cup (3+ Plants): A sealed Gel Cup containing at least 3 Drosera venusta plantlets in tissue culture, ready for deflasking and gradual acclimatisation. 4cm Pot (1 Plant): One Drosera venusta plant in a 4cm pot. Plant size and colour may vary with age and growing conditions. The number of plantlets in each Gel Cup may vary above the stated minimum.