Drosera yilgarnensis is a carnivorous plant from the sundew family growing up to 25 cm in length. Like every species within the genus Drosera, this plant uses its heavy glandular leaves to trap insects for nutrients. The higher the intensity of exposed light, the brighter red to rust colored the leaves will be. The plant grows from small reddish tubers in the ground. This species grows from a basal rosette containing stalked rounded heavily glandular leaves. The stem sprouts from the center of the rosette and carries crested, glandular leaves. At the top of this stem, simple white flowers could be produced by this species. Propagation is most easily done by removal of smaller rosettes or tubers near the base of a mature plant. Also, harvesting and sowing seeds is possible. Drosera yilgarnensis plants forms dense rosettes of slender, thread-like leaves richly covered with dew glands. These glands secrete a sticky substance to trap and digest small prey. Mature plants reach up to 25 cm tall and may develop reddish tubers in the soil. The delicate flowers range from white to light pink and rise elegantly above the foliage. Under strong light, the leaves can take on a beautiful rust-red hue.

Drosera yilgarnensis originates from loamy soils and granite outcrops of southwestern Australia. It grows in exposed, moist areas near open grassy patches. For optimal growth, the optimal day temperature is around 25 degrees Celsius. In the night temperatures could drop to 15 degrees Celsius. In spring and in summer this plant could also grow outdoors but make sure temperature does not drop under 15 degrees Celsius. Place this plant in a mineral rich or peaty, water retaining medium that lacks nutrients and other dissolved salts completely. Clean peat or horticultural sand are some examples. Provide this species with bright to very bright light conditions such as direct sunlight or strong artificial lights. Prevent this plant from drying out at all times when growing actively. To maintain swampy or soggy conditions, it is possible to place a perforated pot in a tray of water. Always use demineralized water; water containing even a low concentration of minerals could burn the sensitive roots. Fertilizer is best to avoid but it is possible to feed this plant with caught insects once per month.

Cultivation & Care Drosera yilgarnensis

- Light: Bright light or strong artificial lighting

- Temperature: Day ~25 °C; night minimum 15 °C

- Water: Keep constantly moist; a water tray is ideal during the growing season. During dormancy (dry months), reduce watering but never let the soil dry out completely.

- Substrate: Nutrient-poor, moisture-retaining mix such as peat and sand

- Water quality: Use rain, osmosis, or distilled water only Feeding: Not required; catches its own prey. Optional monthly feeding can boost growth.

- Humidity: Medium to high

- Propagation: By separating young rosettes or tubers.

A compact, attractive, and resilient sundew — perfect for collectors seeking a rare and hardy carnivorous species.