Aquatic Arts
Drosera rotundifolia (Round-Leaved Sundew) - Tissue Culture
Best carnivorous plant for terrarium enthusiasts seeking natural pest control.
Discover the fascinating Drosera rotundifolia, or Round-Leaved Sundew, a unique carnivorous plant that captures insects with its glistening, sticky tentacles. Supplied in sterile tissue culture, this plant is guaranteed to be free from pests and diseases, offering a clean start for your collection. It thrives in high humidity and nutrient-poor environments, making it an ideal, low-maintenance addition to terrariums and paludariums. Provide bright light and consistently moist, acidic soil using pure water for optimal growth. This hardy plant encourages natural insect control in your humid enclosures.
$16.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
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Category Rank
61
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#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-61%
Below average
Growth Medium
Sterile tissue culture
/ Sterile tissue culture
Who it's for
- Collectors prioritizing sterile, disease-free plant specimens
- Indoor gardeners seeking natural, functional pest management
- Hobbyists desiring robust, genetically uniform carnivorous plants
Who should skip it
- Novice growers intimidated by complex plant acclimation
- Casual owners unable to provide specialized water and lighting
- Busy plant parents lacking space for seasonal temperature control
Performance breakdown
Sterility Assurance
Tissue culture process guarantees a pest-free start for sensitive terrarium ecosystems.
Terrarium Compatibility
Perfectly adapted for high-humidity environments and enclosed paludarium setups.
Maintenance Ease
Simple to manage once acclimated, provided water quality requirements are strictly met.
Biological Utility
Active carnivorous nature provides effective, natural insect control within humid enclosures.
Environmental Sensitivity
Requires precise water quality and specific soil chemistry for long-term health.
Growth Potential
Robust genetics ensure vigorous development when provided with sufficient bright light.
Key Specs
Growth Medium
Sterile tissue culture
Water Quality Requirement
Distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water only
Temperature Range
50° - 80° F (10° - 27° C)
Soil Composition
Nutrient-poor, acidic mix (peat moss and perlite)
Shipping Condition
Tissue culture cup
Guarantee
100% Live Arrival Guarantee
Features
- Captures insects with sticky tentacles.
- Pest-free and disease-free tissue culture.
- Thrives in high humidity.
- Low maintenance once acclimated.
- Ideal for terrariums and paludariums.
- Encourages natural insect control.
- Requires nutrient-poor soil.
- Uses pure water sources.
What customers say
Consumers consistently praise the exceptional quality and viability of this Drosera tissue culture. The plants arrive remarkably healthy and robust, a critical factor for successful carnivorous plant cultivation. Customers frequently highlight the ease of transition from the sterile culture to the growing medium, noting that the clear instructions provided make the deflasking process straightforward, even for novice growers. This reliable health translates directly into outstanding value and successful long term growth.
Know before you buy
Tissue culture means the plant was grown in a sterile laboratory environment on a nutrient gel. This ensures the plant is completely free of pests, fungi, and diseases, providing a clean, healthy start for your terrarium.
No, you must use distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. Tap water contains minerals and salts that can quickly build up in the soil and kill carnivorous plants.
You need a nutrient-poor, acidic medium. A mixture of peat moss and perlite is ideal, as it provides the necessary drainage and acidity without adding fertilizers that would harm the plant.
Yes, it is considered low-maintenance once acclimated. As long as you provide bright light, high humidity, and the correct water source, it will thrive in a terrarium or paludarium setting.
The Round-Leaved Sundew is an excellent natural insect controller. Its sticky, glistening tentacles are designed to trap small insects, making it a functional and fascinating addition to humid enclosures.
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