King Sundew
Drosera regia
Family: Droseraceae
King Sundew grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers acidic well-drained peat mix. Water needs: High.
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How to Grow King Sundew
King Sundew growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Acidic well-drained peat mix with a soil pH of 4.0-5.5, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 8-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for King Sundew as 21-45 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
King Sundew (Drosera regia) is listed in the Droseraceae family and categorized as a carnivorous plant with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Difficult.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0840
- Family
- Droseraceae
- Plant type
- Carnivorous Plant
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
King Sundew is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Acidic well-drained peat mix. The listed soil pH range is 4.0-5.5, and the listed hardiness range is 8-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 8-10
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Acidic well-drained peat mix
- Soil pH
- 4.0-5.5
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-45 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 21-45 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years
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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.