Belonging to the prized Petiolaris complex, Drosera paradoxa is one of the most mesmerizing species in the carnivorous plant world. It grows as an intricate rosette of fine, slender petioles that radiate outwards like a botanical sparkler, each topped with a rounded trap coated in sparkling, sticky red tentacles. In bright light, these glandular hairs turn a dazzling metallic crimson, secreting sugary glue that entangles gnats, fruit flies, and small insects. As it matures, D. paradoxa forms a unique elevated woody stem, making it a standout showpiece for warm indoor setups.
Light: Very high. Requires bright grow lights or strong direct sunlight (12–14 hours daily) to produce its vibrant red color and sticky dew.
Water: Distilled, reverse osmosis, or rainwater only. Keep substrate wet via the tray method during active warm growth.
Soil: A 4:1 mix of peat and perlite. Never use fertilized potting soil.
Temperature & Heat: Loves heat! Warm tropical grower that thrives best at 77°F–95°F, USDA zones 11 and 12.
Dormancy & Moisture: No winter dormancy required. It is a tropical species that stays active year-round under warm, bright conditions.
Bare-Root Delivery: All carnivorous plants are shipped bare-root (no soil or container) to keep shipping safe and affordable.
Cold Weather Shipping: A 72-Hour Heat Pack is required if daytime or nighttime temperatures in your area are below 40°F. Orders shipped to freezing regions without a heat pack cannot be guaranteed against cold damage.
Belonging to the prized Petiolaris complex, Drosera paradoxa is one of the most mesmerizing species in the carnivorous plant world. It grows as an intricate rosette of fine, slender petioles that radiate outwards like a botanical sparkler, each topped with a rounded trap coated in sparkling, sticky red tentacles. In bright light, these glandular hairs turn a dazzling metallic crimson, secreting sugary glue that entangles gnats, fruit flies, and small insects. As it matures, D. paradoxa forms a unique elevated woody stem, making it a standout showpiece for warm indoor setups.
Light: Very high. Requires bright grow lights or strong direct sunlight (12–14 hours daily) to produce its vibrant red color and sticky dew.
Water: Distilled, reverse osmosis, or rainwater only. Keep substrate wet via the tray method during active warm growth.
Soil: A 4:1 mix of peat and perlite. Never use fertilized potting soil.
Temperature & Heat: Loves heat! Warm tropical grower that thrives best at 77°F–95°F, USDA zones 11 and 12.
Dormancy & Moisture: No winter dormancy required. It is a tropical species that stays active year-round under warm, bright conditions.
Bare-Root Delivery: All carnivorous plants are shipped bare-root (no soil or container) to keep shipping safe and affordable.
Cold Weather Shipping: A 72-Hour Heat Pack is required if daytime or nighttime temperatures in your area are below 40°F. Orders shipped to freezing regions without a heat pack cannot be guaranteed against cold damage.
