SUNDEW
DROSERA Sp.
Sundews trap and digest insects on sticky leaves covered with enzyme-secreting nectar. They are found all over the world including Western Australia.
GROWING MEDIUM: 50/50 sphagnum peat /horticultural sand or pure sphagnum moss.
WATER: During the growing season from October to May sit plants in a shallow tray of water at all times.
FERTILISER: Plants do not require fertiliser as they acquire all nutrients they need through trapping insects.
SUNLIGHT: Plants require bright light to full sun to thrive – during the hot months of summer some shade is recommended
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Drosera Capensis
The tentacles and leaf blade wrap around the fly to hold it secure and increase surface area for digestion.
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Drosera binata multifida
A beautiful multi branching leaf with pendulous tentacles.
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Control insect pests naturally
Sundews can capture insects as small as fungus gnats to large moths