Portuguese Sundew (Drosophyllum Lusitanicum) is a perennial shrub in the Drosophyllaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.
Drosophyllum lusitanicum is a carnivorous plant native to the Iberian Peninsula, known for its sticky, glandular leaves that trap insects.
Portuguese Sundew
Drosophyllum Lusitanicum
Drosophyllum lusitanicum is a carnivorous plant native to the Iberian Peninsula, known for its sticky, glandular leaves that trap insects.
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