Sundew plant

Drosera micrantha is a pygmy sundew native to southwestern Australia. It produces scapes of small white flowers. Hot dry summers will cause D. micrantha to go dormant. Active growth resumes in the fall when moisture increases and temperatures return to moderate levels. During this time, D. micrantha produces several modified leaves called gemmae. The gemmae are spring-loaded by small hairs which cause them to burst out of the plant when struck by raindrops. After landing, the gemmae quickly…

One of the most intriguing and exotic groups of plants are those that eat meat: the carnivorous plants!

Sundews aren’t your average houseplants. Learn about their special needs and the amazing adaptations they use to provide for themselves on Gardener’s Path.

Carnivorous plants are some of the most intriguing and unusual plants you can grow,

Sundew (Drosera) plants use a flypaper trapping method to catch and eat bugs. Tentacles on the leaves secrete droplets of sticky "dew" that prevent prey from escaping.

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How To Care For Sundews. Growing sundew is very easy! Even though they seem like they would take complex care I find I use more effort keeping pothos alive than I do sundew. These carnivorous plants are fascinating, and with this guide, you can raise some too! #urbakigardening #gardening #sundews #caresundew #sundewguide

Cultivation guidelines and details about how to grow the South African rosetted sundew, Drosera admirabilis. Drosera admirabilis is a beautiful subtropical sundew from South Africa. It reaches its full potential when fed often, especially when grown in a bright location outdoors. Drosera admirabilis has become common in sundew collections due to its ease of growing, its ability to produce many seeds, its clumping habit, and ease of propagation. Drosera admirabilis is a very easy sundew to…

Sundews are small carnivorous plants that are also an herb that has medicinal uses. It can be used to help with breathing problems like coughs, asthma, and ...