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Alice Sundew Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Alice Sundew Seeds
Alice Sundew, scientifically known as Drosera aliciae, is a fascinating carnivorous perennial plant native to South Africa. It forms compact rosettes of spoon-shaped leaves covered with tiny, glistening, sticky droplets that help trap insects. Its attractive green to reddish foliage makes it a distinctive choice for carnivorous plant collections, terrariums, and container gardens. With suitable light, nutrient-poor growing media, and mineral-free water, Alice Sundew can be grown from seeds by gardeners interested in unusual ornamental plants.
Carnivorous Plant
Sticky Dew-Covered Leaves
Compact Rosette Growth
Terrarium Plant
Key Features
Attractive Rosette Foliage
Forms a compact rosette with green leaves that can develop beautiful reddish tones under suitable lighting.
Compact Plant Size
Its small growth habit makes Alice Sundew suitable for containers, bright windowsills, and specialized plant displays.
Distinctive Pink Flowers
Mature plants can produce delicate pink to magenta flowers on stems rising above the sticky foliage.
Product Highlights
Botanical name: Drosera aliciae
Native to South Africa
Carnivorous ornamental plant
Compact rosette-forming growth
Glistening insect-catching tentacles
Suitable for specialist terrariums
Requires mineral-free water
Thrives in nutrient-poor growing media
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Drosera aliciae |
| Common Name | Alice Sundew; Alice's Sundew |
| Plant Family | Droseraceae |
| Seed Type | Carnivorous Ornamental Plant Seeds |
| Plant Type | Carnivorous Perennial |
| Native Region | South Africa |
| Growth Habit | Compact Rosette |
| Foliage Color | Green to reddish, depending on growing conditions |
| Flower Color | Pink to magenta |
| Sunlight | Bright light to suitable direct sunlight, with gradual acclimatization |
| Planting Season | Can be sown indoors when suitable growing conditions are available |
| Seed Starting | Surface-sow seeds on moist, nutrient-poor carnivorous plant medium |
| Germination Time | Often around 2–8 weeks under suitable conditions; may vary with seed quality and treatment |
| Germination Temperature | Moderate warmth; approximately 20–25°C is a useful starting range |
| Soil Requirements | Acidic, nutrient-poor medium such as suitable peat and perlite or sphagnum moss |
| Watering | Keep the growing medium consistently moist using rainwater, distilled water, or reverse-osmosis water |
| Water Quality | Low-mineral water; avoid mineral-rich tap water |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 5–10 cm across, depending on growing conditions |
| Propagation Method | Seeds, leaf cuttings, and root cuttings |
| Fertilizer Requirement | Avoid ordinary soil fertilizers and fertilized potting mixes |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Growing Medium
Use a clean, nutrient-poor carnivorous plant mix, such as suitable peat moss and perlite. Moisten the medium thoroughly with distilled water or clean rainwater before sowing.
Use a clean, nutrient-poor carnivorous plant mix, such as suitable peat moss and perlite. Moisten the medium thoroughly with distilled water or clean rainwater before sowing.
Step 2: Sow Seeds on the Surface
Alice Sundew seeds are extremely small. Scatter them carefully over the moist growing medium and do not bury them, as light exposure can help support germination.
Alice Sundew seeds are extremely small. Scatter them carefully over the moist growing medium and do not bury them, as light exposure can help support germination.
Step 3: Maintain Warmth and Moisture
Keep the growing medium consistently moist and provide moderate warmth. A humidity cover can help prevent drying, but allow appropriate airflow to reduce the risk of mold.
Keep the growing medium consistently moist and provide moderate warmth. A humidity cover can help prevent drying, but allow appropriate airflow to reduce the risk of mold.
Step 4: Provide Suitable Light
Place the seed container in a bright location with suitable light while avoiding excessive heat buildup. Once seedlings develop, gradually adjust their exposure to stronger light.
Place the seed container in a bright location with suitable light while avoiding excessive heat buildup. Once seedlings develop, gradually adjust their exposure to stronger light.
Step 5: Care for Young Plants
Continue using mineral-free water and keep the medium moist. Avoid ordinary fertilizer and nutrient-rich soil. Transplant seedlings carefully after they become established, minimizing disturbance to their delicate roots.
Continue using mineral-free water and keep the medium moist. Avoid ordinary fertilizer and nutrient-rich soil. Transplant seedlings carefully after they become established, minimizing disturbance to their delicate roots.
Discover the Fascinating World of Alice Sundew
Alice Sundew Seeds offer an exciting opportunity to grow a compact carnivorous plant with sparkling, insect-catching leaves and delicate pink flowers. Ideal for specialist plant collections, suitable terrariums, and bright growing spaces, this unusual species rewards careful attention to water quality, lighting, and growing medium. Provide the right conditions to encourage healthy seedlings and enjoy the distinctive beauty of this remarkable South African sundew.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about Alice Sundew seed germination, insect-catching leaves, and the special care required by this carnivorous plant.
How do you germinate Alice Sundew seeds?
Surface-sow Alice Sundew seeds on moist, nutrient-poor carnivorous plant growing medium without covering them. Provide bright light, moderate warmth, and consistent moisture using distilled or rainwater. Germination often takes several weeks, depending on seed freshness and conditions.
Why is my Alice Sundew not producing sticky dew?
Alice Sundew may produce less sticky dew when it receives insufficient light, experiences water stress, or is adjusting after transplanting. Provide suitable bright light, maintain consistent moisture, and use low-mineral water such as distilled water, reverse-osmosis water, or clean rainwater.
What water and soil are best for Alice Sundew?
Grow Alice Sundew in an acidic, nutrient-poor medium made for carnivorous plants, such as a suitable peat-and-perlite mix. Use distilled, reverse-osmosis, or clean rainwater, and keep the medium consistently moist. Avoid ordinary potting soil, compost, and mineral-rich tap water.