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Drosera intermedia

Name: Drosera intermedia
Brand: Rare Plant Catalog
SKU: 10416735650072
Price: 12.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$12

Please note: plants shipped during the months of October-April are dormant and will have significantly reduced / no visible growth.

Drosera intermedia is a small sundew with an unusually wide distribution, ranging from eastern North America and Europe to Cuba and parts of South America. This water-loving species inhabits permanently wet areas of peat and sphagnum, sometimes growing partly submerged where a bog gives way to shallow water. Across this extensive range, populations have developed quite different seasonal habits. Tropical forms can grow throughout the year, while temperate plants spend winter reduced to a resting bud called a hibernaculum. Our plants are a hardy temperate form whose little rosettes turn brilliant red in full sun before going dormant for winter. These make a colorful addition to outdoor bog gardens, growing well alongside Sarracenia and other temperate sundews in consistently wet conditions.

pot size: 2.5" tall

genus: Drosera
family: Droseraceae

care & cultivation:

growing season: summer

what growing season means

Active growth occurs in warmer months.
water level: standing water

what water level means

Keep base in water or fully submerged. For aquatic , semi-aquatic, and bog-dwelling plants like carnivores. Distilled, reverse osmosis, or rain water is always recommended for carnivorous plants and may be essential depending on tap water quality.
light level: full sun

what light level means

Outdoors in full, unfiltered sun for most of the day. Indoors requires strong horticultural lighting; south windows alone won’t provide this level.
min/max temp: 25°F/110°F

what min/max temp means

25°F — Handles light freezes. Can survive brief frosts with little damage if kept dry.
110°F — Extreme heat, typical of desert conditions during summer peaks. Many species tolerate or thrive in this range, but shading, misting, and evaporative cooling are often necessary to prevent damage.
humidity level: adaptable

what humidity level means

Tolerates a wide range of conditions, from dry air to very humid environments, without significant stress.
dormancy water: regular

what dormancy water means

Watering continues through dormancy, though less often than in active growth and avoiding waterlogged conditions.
potting mix: bog-style

what potting mix means

Coir- or sphagnum-based mix kept constantly wet, often standing in water. Suited to carnivorous plants that require acidic, nutrient-poor conditions and never tolerate drying out.

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how do you ship plants?

Very carefully. Each plant is individually packed by hand using materials suited to its size, shape, and needs, usually by the same person who grew it. Heat packs are available during colder months but are not reliable below 15 degrees. If needed, we can hold an order for up to two weeks. All shipments include a California Nursery Stock Certificate for Interstate and Intrastate Shipments.

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will my plant arrive potted?

Most plants ship bare-root, but we occasionally send them potted when it’s better for the plant. When we ship with soil, we use clean, inorganic media to meet USDA and state requirements for plant shipments.

what if my plant arrives damaged?

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where can I find care info?

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do you grow everything yourselves?

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