Watching sundews trap and eat insects can be fascinating and it is the reason why it is a very popular carnivorous plant. Insects provide nutrients for the plant, but is there such a thing as overfeeding? Could you end up giving your sundews too much nutrient? If you are new to these plants or want … Read more
Sundews are carnivorous plants that often try to eat whatever bug gets caught in their trap, and that includes aphids. However, aphids (greenflies) might also cause a few problems so you need to keep an eye on things if there are many of these around your plant. Sundews trap and eat small bugs like flies, … Read more
Root rot is a condition that can afflict any plant and that includes sundews. Unless taken care of, this disease will spread rapidly and could be fatal to the plant. Fortunately there are ways to find out if your sundews have root rot and what remedies are available. Sundews can develop root rot if it … Read more
If you have ever seen a sundew eat a bug, the thought has probably crossed your mind. What would happen if you touch the plant? Will you be stuck permanently? Will its tentacles wrap around your hand? There are a lot of misconceptions about this topic, and this article will clear things up for you. … Read more
Sundews are nice to look at, but more than their appearance people love these plants because they eat bugs. If you ever seen a drosera digest an insect, you have probably also wondered, what would happen if an animal or human ate sundews? What would be the consequences? Is it harmless or dangerous? Humans and … Read more
Is your sundew no longer producing as much dew as before? Or has the plant dried up completely? A sundew that does not have dew means it is not growing properly, so you need to give it the right attention. This article explains what you have to do. Lack of sunlight is the most likely … Read more
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