That’s…pretty much it. They must be kept in non-porous pots and trays (glass or plastic), water TDS must be below 50 ppm and keep water in the tray constantly. They will even bloom with gorgeous little flowers. No fertilizer ever, just bugs.
I can’t emphasize enough a sunny spot. This window faces southwest and so it gets 8 hours of direct sun. This helps with growth and also makes the mucus shine which seems to attract the bugs.
Don’t listen to OP. This a gateway plant. Before you know it you’ll have an artifical bog with automated RO systems and misters. Stay strong.
Although cape sundew are relatively agnostic to humidity , I have to admit that I am currently considering upgrading my RO system …
nice! good to know! whatever you do, don’t treat the surface with hydrogen peroxide, or put a layer of fine gravel over the soil. that could diminish your fungus gnat harvest.
Yup, I’ve tried all the traditional gnat remedies but even if I eradicate them they always find a way back, so I decided to lean into it.
This is what I browse this sub for, thank you.
Likewise ! I hope it helps. I got this one from California Carnivores, I’d recommend them if you can’t find one locally.
I was thinking about doing this and then I see this post. Good timing. It definitely beats having those unsightly yellow traps in half the pots…
By a mile. Plus, and this may be significant to my mental health provider, I kinda enjoy watching their pathetic struggles against an onslaught of booger covered arms. I have issues.