Sundew Plants

 

There are several species of Sundews, varying primarily in the shape and size of their leaves.
Insects are attracted to a smell of a Sundew, to the many small traps which cover the plant. The sticky, dew-like droplet has the same effect as flypaper when an insect comes in contact with it. The insect becomes stuck down in the sticky stuff and the hinge of the plant slowly folds over the prey, pushing it in toward the digestive acid in the center of the leaf.

 

Sundews are probably the best plant for a gardener who has just begun to grow carnivorous plants.

 

bullet Sundews should be grown in direct or slightly filtered sunlight.
bullet Sundews should be grown in a mixture of moss and sand.
bullet The growing medium should be kept very moist at all times during the growing season.
bullet Only rain water or distilled water should be used!
bullet Sundews grow best with a summer temperature range of 70-100 degrees and winter temperatures between 38-45 degrees.

 

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