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How to Grow and Care for Spoonleaf sundew

Spoonleaf sundew, also known as Oblong leaved sundew, Long-leaved sundew, Intermediate sundew, Small sundew

Spoonleaf sundew is a carnivorous plant requiring a consistently moist, acidic substrate and high humidity. Most critical for its care is water quality—use only distilled, rain, or reverse-osmosis water. Despite these specific needs, spoonleaf sundew is relatively adaptable and can be considered an easy plant to care for, ideal for beginners interested in carnivorous plants.

Watering schedule: Twice per week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Spoonleaf sundew

Toughness	Medium
Care Level	High
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Twice per week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Potting Mix, Garden Soil
Soil pH	5-6
Hardiness Zones	4-9

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Spoonleaf sundew is a small, perennial carnivorous plant with a rosette of spoon-shaped leaves, each delicately lined with sticky glandular hairs for trapping insects. These leaves often reach a size of about 1.6 inches (4 cm) long. It thrives in saturated conditions, where its reddish tentacles gleam, and white to pale pink flowers bloom atop slender, erect stalks measuring up to 10 inches (25 cm) high. Spoonleaf sundew typically grows in nutrient-poor, acidic environments, where it supplements its diet through its insect trapping strategy.