About

Drosera prolifera, the hen-and-chickens sundew, is an unusual Queensland carnivorous perennial that propagates itself from the tips of its flower scapes, forming plantlets that root around the parent plant. It produces kidney-shaped leaves covered in red, sticky, insect-trapping glands and small, pink flowers on slender stems. A fascinating and rewarding carnivorous plant for a warm, humid, shaded position.

About the genus

Drosera, the sundews, are carnivorous perennials forming rosettes of leaves covered with sticky, red or green, gland-tipped hairs that trap and digest insects. They range from compact, alpine rosette plants to tall, scrambling species, and are among the most diverse and widely distributed of all carnivorous plant genera.

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead or damaged growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.
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