{"product_id":"drosera-aliziar-seeds","title":"Alice Sundew (Drosera aliciae) Seeds – South African Cape Native, Compact Rosette, Vivid Red Foliage, One of the Easiest Sundews to Grow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e30+ Seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Cape Native Ranked Among the Easiest to Grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAmong carnivorous plants known for being fussy, Alice Sundew stands out as a genuine exception. Native to South Africa's Cape region, this compact rosette-forming sundew is widely regarded as one of the easiest species in the entire genus, tolerant of a wide range of conditions while still delivering the vivid red foliage and glistening, dew-covered leaves that make sundews such striking carnivorous plants to begin with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Grows Alice Sundew?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe beginner carnivorous plant grower wanting one of the most forgiving sundew species available.\u003cbr\u003eThe windowsill gardener wanting a compact, low-maintenance carnivorous plant for indoor growing.\u003cbr\u003eThe collector wanting a true species sundew known for its reliability and vivid color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Easy-Growing Cape Native Actually Is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrosera aliciae\u003c\/em\u003e, called Alice sundew, is a compact, rosette-forming carnivorous plant native to the Cape region of South Africa, widely recognized as one of the most forgiving and beginner-friendly species in the Drosera genus. Plants form a dense, low rosette of paddle-shaped leaves covered in reddish, glandular hairs tipped with sticky, dew-like droplets that trap small insects, the plant's supplemental nutrient source in nutrient-poor native soil. Foliage develops a vivid red color in bright light, giving the plant strong ornamental appeal alongside its carnivorous function. It tolerates a wider range of light, humidity, and minor care lapses than many other sundew species, and does not require a true winter dormancy, making it genuinely easier to maintain year-round. Grown as a houseplant or in a bog setup, not reliably cold-hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Collection \u0026amp; Windowsill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner carnivorous plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow as a genuinely forgiving first sundew for new carnivorous plant collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindowsill display:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow on a bright windowsill where its glistening, dew-covered leaves catch the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural insect control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the plant trap small fungus gnats and other tiny insects around houseplants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerrarium planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow in an open or lightly humid terrarium alongside other small carnivorous plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's staple:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a reliable, true species sundew to a broader Drosera or carnivorous plant collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEducational display:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use as an accessible, easy-to-observe example of carnivorous plant adaptation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Alice Sundew Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seed on the surface of a damp, mineral-free carnivorous plant mix; do not bury.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sprouts in 2 to 6 weeks with consistent moisture and light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use only distilled, rain, or reverse-osmosis water; tap minerals will harm the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light is essential for the best color and dew; a sunny window or grow light works well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live sphagnum moss or a peat-and-sand carnivorous plant mix; never standard potting soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist to wet using the tray method with pure water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast-growing for a sundew, often reaching a mature rosette within a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDormancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does not require true winter dormancy, making it easier to grow year-round indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handles a wider range of conditions and care mistakes than many other sundew species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not cold-hardy; grow as a houseplant outside warmest climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore You Close This Page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the sundew growers point beginners toward first, a genuinely forgiving Cape native that still delivers the vivid red color and glistening, insect-trapping leaves that define the genus. Alice Sundew tolerates real variation in light, humidity, and care without sulking, and skips the winter dormancy that trips up newer growers with other species. It's the easy way into carnivorous plants without settling for anything less striking. Grow the sundew known as one of the simplest to keep alive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terra Mater Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54530322497854,"sku":"11668","price":13.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/8836\/7166\/files\/Untitleddesign-1429.png?v=1790903294","url":"https:\/\/www.terramatergardens.com\/products\/drosera-aliziar-seeds","provider":"Terra Mater Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}