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
As sundews grow they will produce more and more leaves. This is fine in most cases, but when they get unwieldy, will pruning help? Trimming is done on most plants so should you do the same with sundews? In this article we explain how you can prune sundews and if it is required. All you … Read more
If you are new to the world of sundews or drosera, one of the things you have to learn right away is watering. Sundews need a lot of it, but too much can result in mold or even root rot. In this article you will learn how to properly water sundews and if sitting the … Read more
Sundews are among the most popular carnivorous plants due to the way they lure and eat prey. These plants are known primarily for catching and devouring flies, but what about crickets? Is it safe for a sundew plant to eat them? And how many should you give? Sundews eat crickets to obtain nutrients that are … Read more
People like sundews because they eat insects, simple as that. There is something about watching a plant eat bugs that fascinates us. And this brings up a good question: can sundew plants eat a mosquito? Because mosquitoes are pests, can we rely on sundews to keep hm at bay? Sundews eat mosquitoes because they are … Read more