Drosera peltata
Also known as
Drosera peltata, Crescent-leaved sundew, shield sundew and pale sundew
Taxonomy
Drosera auriculata
Drosera
Droseraceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Drosera peltata
How often to water your Drosera peltata
0.5 cups
every 7
every 7
Drosera peltata needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’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.
Water 0.5 cups every
7
Finding light for Drosera peltata in your home
1ft
or less from
a window
a window
Drosera peltata love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Drosera peltata does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Drosera peltata in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Drosera peltata
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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Drosera peltata after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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CP CLUB THURSDAY for August 22nd, 2024 #cpclubthursday Inching towards 🌟⭐️170 members⭐️🌟 “SPOONED-LEAF” SUNDEWS Welcome to #cpclubthursday Thursday AUGUST the 22nd, 2024 🌟NEARLY 170 MEMBERS !🌟 FEATURE: Spooned-leaf Sundews Let’s have Dr Wiki provide an introduction to these great sundews however the term “spoon leaf sundews” is used for different species of sundews as you can see below: “Drosera intermedia, commonly known as the oblong-leaved sundew, spoonleaf sundew, or spatulate leaved sundew, is an insectivorous plant species belonging to the sundew genus. It is a temperate or tropical species native to Europe, southeastern Canada, the eastern half of the United States, Cuba, Hispaniola, and northern South America” Then there is an entirely different species and one I am more familiar with described as a “spoon-leaf sundew”: “Drosera spatulata, the spoon-leaved sundew, is a variable, rosette-forming sundew with spoon-shaped leaves. The specific epithet is Latin for "spatula shaped," a reference to the form of the leaves. This sundew has a large range and occurs naturally throughout Southeast Asia, southern China and Japan, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, eastern Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand. Variants are often known by the localities in which they are found. The plant does not form hibernacula in winter, and is easily grown using the same methods as Drosera capensis (common Cape Sundews)”. Like all Drosera, they all have sticky leaves which explain their name: “The botanical name from the Greek δρόσος drosos "dew, dewdrops" refer to the glistening drops of mucilage at the tip of the glandular trichomes that resemble drops of morning dew. The English common name sundew also describes this, derived from Latin ros solis meaning "dew of the sun". The Principia Botanica, published in 1787, states “Sun-dew (Drosera) derives its name from small drops of a liquor-like dew, hanging on its fringed leaves, and continuing in the hottest part of the day, exposed to the sun.” But that can be the challenge when relying on a shape of leaf to describe a plant as I know what I refer to as “forked sundews” are often called by other names. Any thoughts? Or does anyone have a “spoon-leaf” sundew photo or information to share below? I have added many posts about the conditions and care of various CPs in previous #cpclubthursday so I recommend people follow the hashtag, may of them also have my own group #seymour so may be easier to find there. Add any interesting Carnivorous Plant (CP) facts, photos, or anything CP-related for this week. Or ask a question of our members related to CPs Join the CP just by clicking the link #cpclubthursday and clicking join. That is all it takes! Too easy! Shall we make it to 170 members ? There is already a wealth of CP so why not just join our growing CP community at #cpclubthursday! Happy Chompys 😊🪰🦟🚫 #cpclubthursday #carnivorousplants #carnivorousclub #venusflytrap #sarracenia #pinguicula #nepenthes #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #happyplants #greggang #seymour #theamigos #Pinguicula #butterwort #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #GrowLights #Sundew #ForkedSundew #SpoonLeavedSundew #Drosera #CapeSundew #PLANTMAFIA
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It's #cpclubthursday I wanted to share that Bonnie has shed her old body and has been born anew. She is now Baby Bonnie. I promise I won’t kill her this time round (hopefully)😂. #Sundew #CarnivorousPlants #NewGrowth
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#capesundew #cpclubthursday #carnivorousplants Good morning plant friends 💚🌞👋🏼✨ I'm loving my lil boi Sonny 😍I've had 2 weeks tomorrow He's settled in great and is growing well Caught a few gnats! #Bonus I want a VFT next Glad I've joined the CP club 😁💚🪴 @Seymour Not sure if you have seen my Sundew yet 😍 what do you think of him I know you are well established with CPs
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Victims of a Cape Sundew Welcome to #cpclubthursday Thursday AUGUST the 29th, 2024 🌟NEARLY 175 MEMBERS !🌟 So just wanted to share some photos of what I saw on some of my sundews today. What I like is how the dewy leaves can capture prey on both sides of the leaf so talk about doubling up your chances of catching a flying insect as has occurred on one leaf I spotted. Then I saw what I thought was an insect sitting on top of a sundew leaf and being cheeky ! But it’s actually stuck there as it couldn’t take off when I went to scare it off ! So I had no problems with taking my time to take a few photos of this captured insect. The leaf has already responded by bending over its prey to aid its digestion. Feast away. @MusicalRedmint Susann, I though you may particular enjoy these photos ! 😃👍🪰⚰️🪦RIP I have added many posts about the conditions and care of various CPs in previous #cpclubthursday so I recommend people follow the hashtag, may of them also have my own group #seymour so may be easier to find there. Add any interesting Carnivorous Plant (CP) facts, photos, or anything CP-related for this week. Or ask a question of our members related to CPs Join the CP just by clicking the link #cpclubthursday and clicking join. That is all it takes! Too easy! Shall we make it to 180 members ? There is already a wealth of CP so why not just join our growing CP community at #cpclubthursday! Happy Chompys 😊🪰🦟🚫 #cpclubthursday #carnivorousplants #carnivorousclub #venusflytrap #sarracenia #pinguicula #nepenthes #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #happyplants #greggang #seymour #theamigos #Pinguicula #butterwort #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #GrowLights #Sundew #ForkedSundew #SpoonLeavedSundew #Drosera #CapeSundew #PLANTMAFIA
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Finally got into the world of #CarnivorousPlants ! Meet my new Drosera Adelae! A friend just gifted it to me. I’m excited for the experience! Found a place with adequate sunlight in my room and will, if needed, supplement with grow light. She’s still VERY small. Awesome! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PlantTherapy #PlantMail #CarnivorousClub #Gustavo
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My #Greenhouse of carnivorous plants 🪴 I like to think they add character to my room. They seem happy in their home, and my sundew has even had a few new sprouts!
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Don’t tell me this is what I think it is!! How do I get rid of these buggers without killing the plant??? #help #CarnivorousPlants #PestControl #bugbattles #SucculentSquad #Sundew
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PLANT MEME MONDAY for SEPTEMBER 9th, 2024 #plantmememonday 🌟🌟175 Members 🌟🌟 WELCOME TO PLANT MEME MONDAY SEPTEMBER 9th, 2024 ENTREE #plantmememonday #seymour Hope you have your best plant memes ready (or stolen somebody else's LOL). Here's a little entree...as always click on the photo to see the full joke! 😀 🤣😅😂 Viewers discretion is ALWAYS advised, particularly if they are funny memes or even not so funny and a little “inappropriate” So we are STILL growing and just reached over 175 Members and aiming STILL adding more members ! So let’s celebrate with some memes and fun and laughs 😂 😂 😂 If you click on the hash tag #plantmememonday it takes you to the group page and then there is a “join” button on the top right hand side, click it until it says “joined” and you will get notified of future posts that used that hashtag Why not add some memes or funnies below 👇 #plantmememonday #seymour #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #plantmafia #greggang #happyplants #plantjokes #theamigos #HappyPlants #NewGrowth #Seymour #theamigos #PlantTherapy
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Good afternoon! My Cape Sundew is kept in damp Pete Moss and indoors in a windowsill with bright afternoon light. I feed it carnivorous plant food 1-2 times per month. Recently the tips and some full branches are turning brown. Any advice? #CapeSundew
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#cpclubthursday #capesundew My boy "Sonny" I've had a month on Monday 😍 He's grown a bit in that short space of time There's no sun today Rain all day long My next CP plant next year will be a #venusflytrap
Care Summary for Drosera peltata
Drosera peltata
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 7 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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