Dormancy is one of the most complex areas of plant care, and knowing as much as you can is important. This is particularly true for sundews. While most sundews do not go dormant in winter, some species do. So you have to know how to care for the plant if your variant requires dormancy. Tropical … Read more
Sundews typically eat mosquitoes, flies and other insects, but suppose bugs are few and far between in your area? Would mealworms be a suitable replacement? Can sundews eat them and more importantly, do mealworms have the nutrients that the plant needs? While sundews feed primarily on insects, they can also eat mealworms. Mealworms are rich … Read more
Have you ever seen an insect get trapped in a sundew, yet its leaves do not seem to close over it? Is this a sign that something is wrong with your plant? If you have a sundew or want to buy one, understanding its feeding habits is essential. This guide will explain why some sundews … Read more
Sundews, as you probably know, require lots of water to grow. These plants like wet conditions sure, but is it possible to overwater it? This guide is going to explain what you need to know so your sundews are not over or under watered. And the rules are quite simple actually. Sundews prefer high humidity … Read more
You have been admiring your sundew for a while, but now you see the leaves have turned black. Any time leaves turn brown or worse black is not a good sign, right? Fortunately all is not lost for your plant. This article reveals the possible causes and solutions. Sundew leaves usually turn black for two … Read more
Sundews are among the most beautiful carnivorous plants and their ways of capturing and eating insects are fascinating. They are relatively easy to care for, but what do you do when its leaves turn brown and there is no dew? Is your sundew dying? Is there anything you can do? Signs of a dying sundew … Read more
Sundews are carnivorous plants that devour fruit flies, gnats, mosquitos and other insects. But what if it was the other way around and animals ate sundews? What would happen? Will they be fine or not? This is a cause for concern especially if you have pets and want to buy some sundews. Read on and … Read more
Sundews might be able to survive on light, water, soil and air alone, but feeding regularly accelerates their growth. Sundews need nutrients to reach their maximum size, so it is important that they eat consistently especially during their growing phase. Outdoor sundews do not need to be fed as long as they can catch and … Read more
Sundews are available in different species so there is bound to be one that is to your liking. One of the first things you need to study first is how long it will take for the plant to fully grow. As we will show in this guide, it really does not take long, especially if … Read more
Sundews are among the most interesting carnivorous plants in the world, with more than 200 variants that you can grow. Once you get one you will want to do everything possible to keep the plant alive. And this brings up the question: how long can sundew plants live? Healthy sundews can live up to 50 … Read more
