Drosera scorpioides Gemmae (20 Count) - Carnivorous Sundew (Shipped Bare-Root)

Drosera scorpioides gemmae develop into diminutive Australian sundews celebrated for their distinctive scorpion-tail curled leaves and exceptionally long tentacles that make them formidable hunters of small prey. Native to the Jarrah Forest region and southwest coastal areas of Australia, this pygmy species will mature into compact rosettes up to 2 inches across, delivering remarkable trapping efficiency in a miniature package—these 20 gemmae represent the perfect foundation for collectors seeking Australian pygmy sundew diversity.

Care Requirements

Light — Full sun to bright indirect light, 6+ hours daily. Grow lights work excellently for pygmy sundews.

Water — Pure water only, under 50ppm dissolved solids. Use distilled, reverse osmosis, or collected rainwater. Most tap water will not work. Use the tray method with a shallow water level.

Soil — Pure peat moss or long-fiber sphagnum, with optional perlite or sand added for drainage. Garden soil will not work.

Dormancy — Pygmy sundews produce gemmae in autumn and winter as part of their natural cycle. They do not require a cold dormancy period.

Humidity — Moderate to high humidity preferred, especially while gemmae are establishing.

About Gemmae & What to Expect

You will receive 20 fresh gemmae — the tiny vegetative propagules that pygmy sundews naturally produce in winter. Gemmae are not seeds; they are genetically identical to the parent plant and will develop into full-sized sundews with proper care.

To establish: place gemmae on the surface of moist, pure sphagnum or peat and keep in bright light with high humidity. Do not bury them. Most gemmae will begin sprouting within 2–4 weeks.

Gemmae are perishable and should be planted as soon as possible after arrival. We guarantee live, fresh gemmae upon delivery.