Indian Sundew
Drosera indica
Family: Droseraceae
Indian Sundew grows in full sun and prefers wet acidic sandy soil. Water needs: High.
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How to Grow Indian Sundew
Indian Sundew growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Wet acidic sandy soil with a soil pH of 4.0-5.5, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Indian Sundew as 7-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 90-180 days.
Plant Overview
Indian Sundew (Drosera indica) is listed in the Droseraceae family and categorized as a carnivorous plant with an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0980
- Family
- Droseraceae
- Plant type
- Carnivorous Plant
- Life cycle
- Annual
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Indian Sundew is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wet acidic sandy soil. The listed soil pH range is 4.0-5.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-12
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Wet acidic sandy soil
- Soil pH
- 4.0-5.5
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-21 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 90-180 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-21 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 90-180 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.