Drosera binata Ghost - Medium Sized Carnivorous Plant (Shipped Bare-Root)

Dive into the ethereal world of carnivorous plants with the stunning Drosera binata ‘Ghost’! This rare cultivar of the forked-leaf sundew stands out with its hauntingly beautiful pale, almost translucent leaves and clear, ghostly dew droplets that glisten like spectral mist. Unlike typical sundews that blush red in the sun, ‘Ghost’ maintains a delicate yellowish-pale hue, giving it an otherworldly, albino-like appearance that’s sure to captivate any plant enthusiast.

Native to coastal regions of Australia and New Zealand, Drosera binata ‘Ghost’ features elegant, upright forked leaves that can reach impressive lengths in mature plants, forming a bushy clump adorned with sticky tentacles perfect for trapping small insects. It’s a medium-sized variety, ideal for windowsills, terrariums, or bog gardens, where it adds a touch of mystery and natural pest control.

Key Features:

•  Unique pale/yellow foliage with transparent mucilage – a true “ghostly” standout!

•  Active insect catcher: Lures and digests flies, gnats, and other small prey with its sticky dew.

•  Forked leaves that branch dichotomously for a dramatic, architectural look.

•  Produces delicate flowers on tall scapes (colors may vary).

Care Instructions:

•  Light: Bright indirect light or partial sun; avoid intense midday direct sunlight to prevent scorching.

•  Water: Use only distilled, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water. Keep soil consistently moist with the tray method (standing water in saucer).

•  Soil: Peat moss mixed with perlite or sand; repot in carnivorous plant mix as needed.

•  Temperature: Warm temperate; protect from frost. It may enter brief dormancy in cooler months, dying back to roots before regrowing vigorously.

•  Humidity: High humidity preferred; great for terrariums.

This medium-sized plant is shipped bare-root, carefully wrapped in damp moss to ensure safe arrival and easy acclimation. Perfect for beginners and collectors alike – watch it thrive and become a conversation piece in your collection!