Drosera Aliciae (Az ég harmatja)

Drosera aliciae, commonly known as Sundew, is one of the most popular carnivorous plants, appreciated for its compact rosette of leaves covered with fine tentacles ending in sticky droplets resembling dew drops. These secretions attract, capture, and digest small insects, providing the plant with the nutrients necessary for development.

Besides its fascinating feeding mechanism, Drosera aliciae impresses with the decorative coloring of its leaves, which take on intense red shades under strong light. It is an easy-to-grow species, ideal for those who want to discover the world of carnivorous plants.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Drosera aliciae
• Common name: Sundew
• Family: Droseraceae
• Plant type: perennial carnivorous plant
• Leaves arranged in a compact rosette, covered with sticky tentacles
• Color: green with reddish hues in strong light
• Flowers: small, pink, arranged on thin flower stalks
• Flowering period: spring-summer

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: Prefers direct sun or very strong light; intense light stimulates the formation of sticky droplets and intensifies leaf coloring.
• Substrate: Exclusively carnivorous plant substrate, low in nutrients.
• Watering: Use only rainwater, distilled water, or water obtained by reverse osmosis. The substrate must be kept permanently moist.
• Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity.
• Temperature: Optimal growth range: 18-30°C.
• Recommended minimum temperature: approximately 5°C.

✨ What makes it special:

• Natural traps covered with sticky droplets;
• Naturally captures small insects;
• Spectacular coloring in strong light;
• A fascinating and easy-to-grow plant;
• Ideal for carnivorous plant collections and bright terrariums.

🛡️ Additional care and tips:

• Water exclusively with rainwater, distilled water, or water obtained by reverse osmosis.
• No fertilization is required, and it should not be planted in regular soil.
• Keep the pot in a tray with a thin layer of water during the growing season.
• Avoid frequent touching of the tentacles to prevent unnecessary energy consumption by the plant.

📌 Note: The leaves of Drosera aliciae are very delicate and may show aesthetic imperfections, deformities, or dry patches that appear during cultivation, handling, or transport. Also, the characteristic sticky droplets (“dew”) may diminish or temporarily disappear after transport or environmental changes. These aspects are normal and do not affect the plant's viability. Under optimal light and humidity conditions and using only water with very low mineral content, the plant will produce new leaves and quickly regain its characteristic appearance.
The shade of the leaves may vary depending on growing conditions.