Drosera indica are native in many parts of Southeast Asia, India, Africa and Australia. There are three species of this annual plant: D. indica found in Africa, Southeast Asia, India and Madagascar, D serpentis in Southeast Asia and northwestern Australia and D finlaysoniana, in Laos, Vietnam, China, Taiwan and central Australia. Drosera indica prefers warm … Read more
Sundews are known for eating mostly flies, mosquitoes and other flying insects. But can these carnivorous plants also digest spiders? When you see one of these things on your sundew, do you let the plant have it? Or should you remove the bug? If you have always wondered about this, you are in the right … Read more
Drosera (sundew) need light just like other plants. But how much light is good for these carnivorous plants? Is direct sunlight better than indirect? When, if at all should drosera be placed under shade? Their survival depends on this so you have to know the proper approach. That is what we will explain in this … Read more
When we think of food for sundews, mosquitoes, flies and other flying or crawling insects come to mind. But what should you do if you see a frog caught in one of its tentacles? Do you remove the frog or let the sundew digest it? Is this safe for the plant or does it pose … Read more
We know that sundews are carnivorous plants, so they eat insects and any prey that falls into their trap. But what other types of meat can they eat? Can you feed hamburgers to sundews for instance? Knowing what these carnivorous plants can and cannot digest is essential for any would-be grower. To feed them properly … Read more
If you see small gray or green bugs crawling all over your sundew, chances are they are aphids. Drosera plants eat these, but too many and they can cause serious damage. Here are the best methods to get rid of these pests and safeguard your plant. Spray cold water or neem oil on the leaves … Read more
There are many, many sundew variants, but the colors consist primarily of red and green. So what does it mean if your sundew is entirely green? Is that a good or bad sign, or something normal? You are in the right place as this guide explains what an all green drosera means. Sundews that are … Read more
We know that sundews need water to survive, but what if it is raining hard? Is it okay to just leave your plant there and let it get drenched? Or should you take it indoors and provide shelter? Before the next downpour, knowing how these plants react to rain is necessary. Rain is good for … Read more
Sundews make a fine addition to any garden, but there is no reason you cannot grow one indoors. If you do not have a garden or just want a sundew in your home, the set up is straightforward. Even a new plant grower can do it by following these simple tips. If your sundews is … Read more
Sundews are pleasing to the eye thanks to their rich, deep colors. The way they lure and capture prey makes them even more captivating to plant growers. But do these carnivorous plants have any scent? Does the plant smell good or will it leave a bad odor in your house? Sundews produce a sticky dew-like … Read more