drosera
intermedia
intermedia
Care level
Difficult
This petite carnivorous plant forms delicate rosettes of spoon-shaped leaves, each covered in glistening droplets that sparkle like morning dew. Unlike its larger relatives, it often grows partially submerged in water and can even survive underwater during winter months, making it a master of aquatic adaptation.
Care & maintenance
Light
Light that enters through west or south-facing windows, the most intense light for your interior that will expose plants directly to sunlight.
Temperature
Wide range (50°F - 86°F)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a Carnivorous plant mix: A nutrient-poor, acidic mix that mimics bog conditions. Provides excellent moisture retention while maintaining necessary aeration for sensitive roots.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Wide/Shallow
Prefer a pot that is wider than it is deep.
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Features
Size & growth
Small
Upright
Moderate growth
This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach up to 12 inches in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & self-pollinating
The drosera intermedia can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is capable of self-pollination, it does not need another individual to fertilize itself and therefore produce fruits.