Scientific Name: Drosera aliciae 'Alice'

Also known as: Alice Sundew, South African Rosette Sundew

Origin: Native to South Africa’s Cape region, where it grows in nutrient-poor, seasonally moist soils with high light and humidity.

Drosera aliciae 'Alice' is a compact, rosette-forming sundew known for its dense whorl of spoon-shaped leaves that radiate outward and glisten with sticky, insect-trapping mucilage. Under bright light, the leaves blush red to deep maroon, making this species both functional and ornamental. It is a reliable, beginner-friendly sundew that thrives in various conditions and produces small pink flowers on tall stems when mature.

Growing Requirements

Light: Bright indirect light to full sun. Deep coloration appears under strong LED grow lights (5000–6500K) or outdoor morning sun.

Water: Use only distilled, rainwater, or reverse osmosis (RO) water.

Watering:

• Active growth phase: Keep the soil wet at all times. Use a shallow tray of water beneath the pot.

• Dormant phase (if applicable): Slight reduction in watering may be needed, but never allow the soil to dry out.

Humidity: 50–90% preferred. Thrives in both open-air setups and terrariums with good airflow.

Temperature: Performs best between 15–25°C. Can tolerate temperatures down to 10°C but must be protected from frost.

Feeding: Naturally traps small insects. Indoors, supplement with crushed dried bloodworms or fish flakes monthly if insects are not present.

Dormancy: No true dormancy. May grow slower in cooler seasons.

What’s Included

Plant: Small and sometimes green in colour at this stage. With time and strong light, it will develop rich red hues and a full rosette. Mature rosettes typically reach 4–7 cm across.

Grow Cup: 5 cm clear plastic cup with ventilated lid to maintain humidity during transit. Top layer includes sphagnum moss or sterile media for protection.

Medium: Nutrient-free carnivorous plant mix—peat-based, moisture-retentive, and well-aerated.

Instructions: Step-by-step planting and care guide included.

Beginner Tips

• Keep the soil sitting in water—this species loves wet feet.

• Don’t feed large prey—tiny insects or fish flakes work best.

• Bright light = more colour—sunlight or strong LEDs bring out its red tones and boost mucilage production.