Plant Care Forked Sundew

Forked Sundew

Also known as

forked sundew, fork-leaved sundew and Phycopsis

Taxonomy

Drosera binata
Drosera
Droseraceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Forked Sundew

๐Ÿ’ฆ Water

How often to water your Forked Sundew

Water needs for Forked Sundew
0.5 cups
every 7

Forked Sundew needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesnโ€™t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Forked Sundew

Water 0.5 cups every
7

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
โ˜€๏ธ Light

Finding light for Forked Sundew in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Forked Sundew: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Forked Sundew love being close to bright, sunny windows ๐Ÿ˜Ž.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Forked Sundew does not tolerate low-light ๐Ÿšซ.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Forked Sundew in your home ๐Ÿก.

๐Ÿชด Nutrients

How to fertilize Forked Sundew

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Forked Sundew: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itโ€™s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Forked Sundew after it doubles in size or once a yearโ€”whichever comes first.

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๐Ÿ’ก FAQs
โญ Difficulty Level

Forked Sundew can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Forked Sundew →

Common Forked Sundew Problems →


๐Ÿ’ฆ Water Needs

Forked Sundew is sensitive to dry soil and should be watered frequently. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Forked Sundew Water Frequency →

Forked Sundew Root Rot →


โ˜€๏ธ Sunlight Needs

Forked Sundew requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive ๐Ÿ’ช. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home ๐Ÿก.

Forked Sundew Light Requirements →

Forked Sundew Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


๐Ÿถ ๐Ÿˆ ๐Ÿ‘ถ Toxicity

Forked Sundew is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


๐Ÿชด Soil

Forked Sundew does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Forked Sundew →

When and How to Successfully Repot Forked Sundew →


๐ŸŒฆ๏ธ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Forked Sundew can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Forked Sundew Temperature Tolerance →


๐Ÿ‚ Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves arenโ€™t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plantโ€™s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, itโ€™s likely just your plant retiring old leaves.

If it seems like thereโ€™s a problem, the most likely cause of yellow leaves in Forked Sundew is underwatering. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Yellow leaves can less often be caused by overwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Give your plant a good drink and it should perk back up and download Greg to make sure your plant never goes thirsty again!


๐Ÿง Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Forked Sundew

Forked Sundew

Forked Sundew


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 7 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4โ€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesnโ€™t get direct sunlight.

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