Drosera binata 'Fork-leaved Sundew' – 1 Plant in Grow Cup

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Scientific Name: Drosera binata 'Fork-leaved Sundew'

Also known as: Forked Sundew, Forking Sundew

Origin: Native to Australia and New Zealand, Drosera binata grows in moist, sunny environments such as bogs, wet heathlands, and sandy soils.

Drosera binata 'Fork-leaved Sundew' is a unique and visually striking sundew known for its tall, upright growth and distinctive forked leaves. Each leaf divides into two or more arms lined with red-tipped, sticky glands that trap insects like flies and midges. Unlike rosette-forming sundews, this species stands above the soil, offering vertical visual interest and exceptional pest control. It's fast-growing, responsive to good lighting, and ideal for outdoor bog setups, windowsills, or grow-light terrariums.


Growing Requirements

Light: Full sun to bright indirect light. Performs best under strong artificial lighting (5000–6500K) or several hours of direct morning sun.

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

Watering:

  • Active growth: Keep the soil constantly wet. Best grown sitting in a tray of water.

  • Dormant phase (cooler months): Reduce watering slightly if growth slows or dies back, but don’t allow the soil to dry out completely.

Humidity: 50–85% preferred. Adapts well to open-air or terrarium conditions with adequate light and airflow.

Temperature: Tolerates a wide range, ideally 15–28°C. Can handle cooler temperatures but not frost.

Feeding: Will trap larger insects with ease. Indoors, feed monthly with dried bloodworms or fish flakes if no live prey is available.

Dormancy: May experience a partial dormancy or die-back in winter, especially in cooler climates. Regrows from the roots in spring.


What’s Included

Plant: Small 1-2cm and sometimes green in colour at this stage. With time and light, it will develop red-tinted forked leaves and grow upright. Mature height ranges from 10–30 cm depending on the form and conditions.

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

Medium: Peat-based, nutrient-free carnivorous plant mix—moisture-retentive and well-draining.

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


Beginner Tips

  • Keep the soil soaked—this sundew enjoys standing water.

  • Provide space and light—the forked leaves need room to unfurl and strong light to colour up.

  • Only use mineral-free water—tap water can cause root damage and leaf dieback.

Drosera binata 'Fork-leaved Sundew' – 1 Plant in Grow Cup

$18.00 $25.00 28% Off