{"product_id":"drosera-spatulata","title":"Drosera spatulata – Sundew, a carnivorous plant with compact rosettes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrosera spatulata\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perennial carnivorous plant in the Droseraceae family, valued for its compact rosettes and leaves covered with numerous glandular tentacles. These produce glistening droplets of mucilage, resembling drops of dew, which attract and trap small insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter capturing prey, the leaf glands secrete digestive enzymes, and the plant absorbs the resulting nutrients. This mechanism is an adaptation to nutrient-poor natural habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good light conditions, the leaves and tentacles may develop reddish or pinkish-red hues. Mature plants can produce slender flower stalks rising above the rosette, with small flowers, usually pink to pale pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Botanical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDrosera spatulata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cape sundew, Spoon-leaved Sundew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Droseraceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial carnivorous plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, rosette-shaped growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpatulate leaves, wider toward the tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe leaf surface is covered with glandular tentacles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tentacles produce sticky mucilage to capture insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColoration can range from green to reddish green and red, depending on the light and growing conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces flower stalks that rise above the rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall species, suitable for carnivorous plant collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e☀️ Growing and care conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e requires plenty of light. Bright light promotes compact growth, mucilage production, and reddish leaf coloration. Introduce direct sunlight gradually for plants that have not previously been acclimatized.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e the substrate must be kept permanently moist. The tray method is suitable: the pot can be placed in a container with a shallow level of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e use rainwater, distilled water, or reverse-osmosis water with a very low mineral content. Hard tap water can cause salt buildup in the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e low in nutrients and without added fertilizers. Do not use universal potting soil or fertilized horticultural substrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUmiditate:\u003c\/strong\u003e apreciaza umiditatea moderata spre ridicata, dar si o buna circulatie a aerului.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e It prefers moderate to high humidity, but also good air circulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDrosera spatulata\u003c\/em\u003e is generally cultivated as a tropical\/subtropical species and grows well at typical temperatures in a bright indoor setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003edo not fertilize the substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e with conventional plant fertilizers. The plant obtains a significant portion of its nutrients by capturing insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual feeding is not necessary if the plant has occasional access to small insects. Do not offer meat or other food intended for human consumption. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommendation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecret\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrosera spatulata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewe recommend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnivorous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esubstrate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003especifically \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edesigned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erequirements \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplants \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecarnivorous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e➡️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe product:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/products\/pamant-pentru-plante-carnivore?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnivorous Plant Soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✨ What makes it special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean authentic carnivorous plant, with an active mechanism for capturing and digesting insects;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eleaves covered with shiny mucilage droplets, creating the characteristic \"dew\" effect;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emay develop an intense red coloration when provided with sufficient light;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eforms small, compact rosettes;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eproduces delicate flower stalks above the foliage;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts small size makes it suitable even for collections with limited space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📌 Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amount of mucilage, coloration, and rosette size may vary depending on light, temperature, and growing conditions. \u003cstrong\u003eThe temporary absence of sticky droplets after transport does not necessarily indicate a problem with the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e; handling and changes in environmental conditions may temporarily reduce mucilage production, which can resume after acclimatization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant may be delivered with or without flower stalks, depending on its stage of development. Older leaves dry out naturally, and damaged leaves or tips may appear as a result of handling, transport, or adaptation to new growing conditions. Specimens may vary in size and rosette fullness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including the pot: approx. 8 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic pot is not included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floraria Secret Garden (SG)","offers":[{"title":"8.5 cm pot","offer_id":57121900527942,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/588EE72C-269D-4DC3-BDB5-0CED2697B161.png?v=1786638063","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-si\/products\/drosera-spatulata","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}