Identifying a Volunteer Sundew: Likely Drosera binata dichotoma

A Vancouver, BC grower found a sundew growing with an outdoor Sarracenia purpurea. Wanted to know if it was tropical or cold-hardy.

Identification

Fork-leaf sundew—likely Drosera binata ssp. dichotoma (giant staghorn sundew). Native to southern New Zealand, tolerates freezing.

Growing Options

• Outdoors (recommended): Dies back in winter, returns in spring. Perfect with Sarracenia.
• Indoors: Grows as tropical if light is very strong (full sun equivalent). Stalls for a couple months in winter, resumes in Feb.

Outdoor culture aligns with its natural cycle and simplifies care.