{"product_id":"horizon-drosera-prolifera","title":"Horizon - Drosera prolifera","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHorizon Drosera prolifera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrosera prolifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fascinating tropical sundew admired for its broad, rounded leaves covered in sticky, glistening tentacles used to trap small insects. Its glossy foliage and delicate red glandular hairs give the plant a jewel-like appearance, making it a highly attractive choice for terrariums, carnivorous plant collections, and humid tropical displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the rainforests of north-eastern Queensland, Australia, this species naturally grows in cool, shaded, humid environments. Unlike many sun-loving sundews, \u003cem\u003eDrosera prolifera\u003c\/em\u003e prefers filtered light, consistently high humidity, and protection from intense heat and harsh direct sunlight. It gradually produces new plants from flower stalks and spreading growth, allowing established specimens to form attractive colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is best suited to growers who can provide stable, humid conditions and very pure water. It should be cultivated in nutrient-poor carnivorous plant media and must never be planted in conventional potting soil or fertilised like ordinary houseplants. When given the correct conditions, it is a rewarding and unusual species with a distinctive tropical appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Plant Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical Carnivorous Plant\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrarium, Carnivorous Plant Display, or Humid Indoor Setup\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–15 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eLighting Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Medium Filtered Light\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eHumidity Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e High humidity\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plantlets, leaf cuttings, and flower-stalk plantlets\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 18–26°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e High, ideally 70% or above\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rainwater, reverse-osmosis water, or distilled water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrient-poor sphagnum-based carnivorous plant mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubmersion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not suitable for permanent submersion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBeautiful leaves covered in sparkling carnivorous tentacles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnusual tropical sundew with a compact growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcellent for terrariums and specialist carnivorous plant displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrefers filtered light rather than intense full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCan gradually form attractive colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduces plantlets naturally under suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistinctive collector plant from tropical Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupplied as a clean Horizon tissue culture plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrosera prolifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eProliferous Sundew\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; 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padding: 8px;\"\u003eTerrarium or Humid Carnivorous Plant Display\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eApproximately 5–15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSlow to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; 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padding: 8px;\"\u003eRainwater, reverse-osmosis water, or distilled water\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePlantlets, leaf cuttings, and flower-stalk plantlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eTissue Culture Cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Horizon plant is supplied as an \u003cstrong\u003ein-vitro tissue culture plant\u003c\/strong\u003e grown under controlled laboratory conditions. Tissue culture plants are supplied clean and free from unwanted pests, making them an excellent choice for terrariums and specialist carnivorous plant collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore planting, carefully remove the plant from the tissue culture cup and thoroughly rinse away all nutrient gel using clean rainwater, reverse-osmosis water, or distilled water. Gently separate individual plantlets where possible, taking care not to damage the fine roots or young growing points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant into a nutrient-poor carnivorous plant substrate such as long-fibre sphagnum moss or a suitable sphagnum and perlite mixture. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not use ordinary potting soil, compost, or nutrient-rich aquarium substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e, as excess minerals and fertiliser can damage the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse only very low-mineral water. Tap water should be avoided unless it is known to have an extremely low dissolved mineral content. Rainwater, reverse-osmosis water, or distilled water is preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the growing medium consistently moist but not deeply flooded. A shallow water tray may be used, but the crown should remain above the water level. High humidity is strongly beneficial, especially during the transition from tissue culture to normal growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrosera prolifera\u003c\/em\u003e prefers filtered light and should be protected from intense direct sunlight. Very strong light combined with high temperatures may stress or scorch the foliage. Bright indirect light or moderate artificial terrarium lighting generally produces better results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid conventional fertilisers and root tabs. The plant obtains additional nutrients by trapping small insects with the sticky glands on its leaves. Feeding is not essential in a terrarium where small natural prey is occasionally available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome tissue culture leaves may temporarily deteriorate while the plant acclimates to lower humidity and non-sterile conditions. Maintain stable humidity, pure water, and moderate lighting while new adapted growth develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is not an aquatic aquarium plant and should not be kept permanently submerged.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is best suited to humid terrariums, carnivorous plant displays, and paludarium areas above the waterline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Final leaf size, colour, tentacle intensity, and growth form depend on lighting, humidity, temperature, water quality, and overall growing conditions. As this is a living plant, its size, number of leaves, and appearance may vary slightly from the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Horizon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41860280909957,"sku":"TC604","price":125.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/6331\/5845\/files\/TC604-Droseraprolifera.jpg?v=1789144359","url":"https:\/\/www.artofaqua.com\/products\/horizon-drosera-prolifera","provider":"Art of Aqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}