Carnivorous Plant Nursery Drosera intermedia

Bare-root means the plant is shipped without soil or a pot, with its roots exposed. This is a standard and safe way to transport carnivorous plants, as it reduces weight and prevents soil compaction during transit. You will need to pot it immediately upon arrival using a suitable carnivorous plant soil mix.

Drosera intermedia is a bog plant that requires constant moisture. The soil should never dry out; the best practice is to keep the pot sitting in a shallow tray of distilled or rainwater at all times, ensuring the soil remains saturated.

During the winter, this plant naturally enters dormancy and forms a resting bud called a hibernaculum. This is a normal part of its life cycle, not a sign of illness. Simply reduce the water slightly, keep it in a cooler location, and it will resume active growth when temperatures and light levels increase in the spring.

Yes, it can thrive indoors, but it requires a very bright spot. A south-facing window is ideal, as it needs plenty of light to maintain its vibrant red tentacles and healthy growth. If your home lacks strong natural light, a supplemental grow light will be necessary.

No, you do not need to feed it. While it is a predator, it will naturally attract and capture small insects on its own if kept in an environment where they are present. If grown indoors, it will survive perfectly fine on photosynthesis alone.