Drosera Prolifera • Hen & Chicks Sundew • Collector’s Item

Rare Rainforest Sundew – Part of the Queensland Triad!

Drosera prolifera is a tropical rainforest sundew and part of the famous Queensland Triad, along with Drosera adelae and Drosera schizandra. Known as the "hen and chicks" sundew, this plant forms natural colonies by producing plantlets along its runners.

Native to the shaded, humid forests of northeastern Australia, this species prefers cooler, high-humidity conditions with low to moderate light. It’s ideal for terrariums, highland-style setups, or bright windowsills — making it a fantastic choice for intermediate growers or collectors ready to take their setup to the next level.

Why Grow Drosera prolifera?

• ✔ Part of the iconic Queensland Triad – Tropical rainforest sundews
• ✔ Unique growth habit – Forms runners and spreads into clusters
• ✔ Rare in cultivation – Imported from Best Carnivorous Plants (Czech Republic)
• ✔ Terrarium favourite – Awesome for open or closed setups and controlled environments
• ✔ Grows year-round – No winter dormancy required

How It Ships

• 🌱 Sent either potted or in Cultivo’s Rootball Plug™ – lightweight & safe for transit
• 📸 What you see is what you get – Choose from actual plant photos listed by size
• 🪴 Great for terrariums, rainforest themes, or as a standalone display

📦 Quick FAQ: What can I expect?

Your plant is grown locally in South Africa and is fully acclimatised. It is shipped securely in protective packaging with care instructions included. WYSIWYG and you will receive the exact plant pictured - select your prefered size before checking out

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Bite-size Info:
• Rare rainforest sundew • Part of the Queensland Triad
• Imported from Best Carnivorous Plants, Czech Republic
• Grows year round • Spreads by runners to form natural colonies
• Great for terrariums & paludariums
• Sent potted or in Cultivo’s Rootball Plugs™ – Lightweight & safe for transit

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How to Care for Your Plant

LIGHT:

• Prefers low to moderate light with bright indirect sun or artificial light (12–16 hours/day)
• Ideal for terrariums and paludariums, sunny windowsills or controlled highland setups

WATER:

• Use distilled or reverse osmosis water only – avoids crown damage from humic acid buildup
• Keep soil moist but not soggy. Let tray dry slightly between waterings to oxygenate roots

SOIL:

• Grows best in nutrient-free, sphagnum-based carnivorous plant soil
• Repot every 9–12 months or when roots start crowding the pot

FEEDING:

• No feeding required – plant will catch fungus gnats and small insects in humid conditions
• Do not fertilise or use tap water – this will harm or kill your plant

DORMANCY:

• None – grows year round in stable conditions

Note: Sundews have fragile roots. If selecting the bareroot option, allow your plant time to settle after transplanting. Potted plants are pre-planted in our deluxe carnivorous soil and are ready to grow

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When will I receive my plant?
This plant is sold exclusively via our online store and is ready to ship! See estimated delivery date above Will my plant be safe during shipping?
Absolutely. All live plant material is sent using Cultivo’s deluxe packaging methods and backed by our ‘Arrive Alive’ guarantee.

Ordering

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Delivery

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• Just a quick heads-up: Since plants are natural products, you might notice some slight variations when unboxing your plants
• We do our best to make sure the plants you receive look like the ones in the photos, but keep in mind that seasons change and plants grow. Some leaves might age and die off, new ones might sprout and the plants may look a bit different over time
• 99% of what we sell are one-of-a-kind collector items, so you will receive the exact plant pictured. The labels are spot on, so even if the plant looks a bit different, we 100% guarantee it's the real deal
• Also, all the photos you see are of our own plants unless we mention otherwise. We update images occasionally to keep things fresh. If you want to see updated pictures before you buy, just let us know – we're happy to help!