Sundews (Drosera)

What are some interesting facts about sundews?

Sundews, also known as Drosera, are a fascinating group of carnivorous plants known for their glistening, sticky tentacles that capture and digest small insects. Here are some interesting facts about sundews: Carnivorous Behavior: Sundews are carnivorous plants that derive nutrients from insects and other small prey. They have evolved a variety of mechanisms to capture, immobilize, and digest their prey. Sticky Tentacles: Sundew leaves are covered with glandular hairs that secrete a sticky, glue-like substance. When an insect lands on...

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Temperate Sundew (Drosera) Care Sheet

Lighting Temperate Sundews need strong light. They like a sunny location in the yard with a minimum of 4 hours of direct sunlight. If grown indoors they need a very sunny window and/or to be 2 to 4 inches directly under a fluorescent light that is on for 12 to 18 hours a day. Water Do not water Temperate Sundews with tap water, purified water, drinking water, or mineral water. They must have Reverse Osmosis or Distilled water only. You can buy Reverse...

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How does the sundew’s trap mechanism work?

Drosera, commonly known as sundews, are carnivorous plants that use a unique trap mechanism to capture and digest insects. The mechanism involves the use of sticky, glandular hairs on the leaves of the plant that act like a glue trap. When an insect lands on the leaf of a Drosera plant, the sticky hairs on the leaf's surface begin to fold inward, gradually wrapping around the insect's body. The more the insect struggles, the more the hairs curl inward, trapping the...

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