Drosera varieties (Carniverous plant/ Sundew)

With almost 200 species, the Drosera is a plant that exists in many climates, from Europe to Australasia to Africa. This carnivorous plant, often referred to as a sundew, catches small insects using the sticky hairs on the edges of its leaves.

Care Difficulty: Moderate care needs.

Light: Sunshine Lover: They need lots of direct sunlight, at least 4-6 hours daily. They will need partial shade from direct sun during the heatwaves. If you don’t have much direct sun then you can use a plant light.

Watering: Moist but Not Drenched: Use distilled water or ideally rainwater, keeping the soil moist but not soggy. You can also keep the pot on top of a tray and use the tray method.

Tray method: Place the pot in a dish with water, allowing the plant to absorb what it needs, top up the dish as the water is used. Avoid tap water and fertilizers.

Feeding: Feed with insects every 2-4 weeks during the growing season, careful not to over feed. This plants are normally quite good at catching there own insects.

Humidity and Temperature: Moderate Conditions: prefer humid environments (40-60% humidity) and cooler temperatures around 70°F (21°C) during the day and slightly cooler at night.

Autumn/Winter: Foliage can fall off or go brown, at this point cut off the old foliage. this is nothing to worry about.
They need a winters rest - can start to grow back in about February.

Toxicity: non-toxic to humans and most pets. However, it's best to prevent pets from ingesting them as consuming non-digestible plant material might cause discomfort.

Repotting:Signs of Overcrowding: Repot when the pot becomes crowded or when the plant outgrows its current container. Use an appropriate substrate.