How to Grow and Care for Roundleaf sundew

Roundleaf sundew, also known as Round-leaved sundew, Sundew

Roundleaf sundew is a carnivorous plant adapted to nutrient-poor environments. Key care points include maintaining high humidity and ensuring the soil is consistently moist with distilled or rainwater. As a special care note, roundleaf sundew requires a winter dormancy period with cooler temperatures and reduced watering to mimic its natural habitat.

Watering schedule: Twice per week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Roundleaf 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	5-5.5
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	3-9

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Roundleaf sundew is a small carnivorous perennial characterized by its distinctive round leaves that lie flat against the ground. These leaves are coated in sticky glandular hairs that aid in capturing prey. Growing from 2-10 inches (5-25 cm) tall, roundleaf sundew possesses a slender, uncoiled flowering stalk topped with petite white flowers, each with five petals. The blooms typically appear during the summer season. Its root system is notably shallow.