Bringing a Dormant Staghorn Sundew Indoors

Transitioning Drosera binata 'Staghorn' from Outdoor Dormancy to Indoor Growth

If your staghorn sundew (Drosera binata 'Staghorn') is showing new green growth in spring, it’s waking from dormancy. You can move it indoors now to a bright, sunny windowsill and keep it in a shallow tray of pure water.

What to Expect

• The plant will produce large, forked leaves throughout the growing season.
• It will likely enter dormancy again around December, with growth resuming in February or March.
• During dormancy, keep it cool (35–45°F) and just moist—reduce watering but never let the soil dry completely.

Indoor cultivation under strong light (or supplemental T5/T8 fluorescent) works well for this subtropical species.