Plant Care English Sundew

English Sundew

Also known as

Great Sundew, Great Sundew and English sundew

Taxonomy

Drosera anglica
Drosera
Droseraceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for English Sundew

💦 Water

How often to water your English Sundew

Water needs for English Sundew
0.5 cups
every 7

English Sundew 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.

Calculate water needs of English Sundew

Water 0.5 cups every
7

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Great Sundew in your home

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

English Sundew love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

English Sundew does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of English Sundew in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize English Sundew

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for English 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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your English Sundew after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

English 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

English Sundew requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

English 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.

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🪴 Soil

English 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 Great Sundew →

When and How to Successfully Repot Great Sundew →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

English Sundew grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Great Sundew →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
English Sundew can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Great Sundew Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant retiring old leaves.

If it seems like there’s a problem, the most likely cause of yellow leaves in English 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!


🧐 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 English Sundew

English Sundew

English Sundew


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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