Drosera filiformis aka Threadleaf Sundew

Drosera filiformis, also known as the thread-leaved sundew, is a small, carnivorous perennial herb that is native to the Atlantic coastal plains of the United States. It can be found growing in freshwater areas, seepage bogs, fens, sandy depressions, and moist swales between dunes. This plant is unique within its genus because of its long, erect, thread-like leaves that unfurl spirally. The leaves are covered in red, gland-tipped hairs that exude a sticky substance to trap and digest insects. In summer, thin flowering scapes up to 10" tall emerge from the base of the rosette, bearing multiple pink to purple, 0.75" diameter flowers. Mature plants will form offsets and slowly fill a 1' area in ideal conditions. As a houseplant, the thread-leaved sundew is a fun challenge to grow and requires lots of water to thrive. It does best in direct, long-lasting light and should be less than 1 foot from a window. It prefers soil that is well-draining and belongs to the Drosera genus. This plant is native to Nova Scotia to the Eastern United States.