Drosera scorpioides

The Drosera scorpioides is a carnivorous plant belonging to the genus Drosera, native to the southwestern regions of Australia. It is one of the so-called “pygmy sundews,” characterized by their small size and specific adaptations that allow them to survive in extreme, nutrient-poor environments. For this reason, it is normal for the plants sold to be small in size, precisely because the species is naturally diminutive. They grow larger over the years, but they are plants with a defined life cycle that will die after 2 or 3 years if not propagated via winter gemmae; therefore, it is usually better to have "small-sized" plants as they are younger and can be grown for a longer period.

Main characteristics:

• Leaves: Forms a compact rosette of small, fleshy leaves covered in glandular tentacles that secrete a viscous mucilage to trap insects. The tentacles react quickly to capture by wrapping around the prey.
• Color: The leaves are generally green, but with strong light exposure, they can take on reddish hues that make them particularly decorative.
• Flowers: Produces very delicate white flowers that develop on thin stalks, emerging above the rosette.
• Habitat: It is adapted to sandy, nutrient-poor soils typical of Australian heaths, where it withstands dry summers by entering a form of dormancy.