semi carnivorous plants
It's doing well so far still small
Natural Habitat: | South Africa | |
Type of Plant: | Tropical. | |
Size of Adult Plants: | 3-6 feet tall. |
Available plants are seedlings in 2-inch peat pots, as shown in the second photo above. Special instructions on how to pot your plant will be provided.
You will need the following items for immediate potting of your seedling:
• Coarse soil mix suitable for Drosophyllum. (You can purchase it on our website or make your own. The soil recipe is listed on the sales page.)
• A large, tall, unglazed terracotta pot, minimum diameter of 6 inches and a minimum height of 6 inches. A tall pot is preferable and will extend the life span of your plant. (You can get this at your local garden center.)
Sunlight: | Partial to full sun. This plant prefers very bright conditions. | |
Water: | Use low mineral water. Top water and allow the water to drain through. Avoid waterlogged soil. | |
Cold Tolerance: | Tolerant of cool temperatures, but protect from frost. |
If you are new to growing carnivorous plants, watch Volume 2 of the Grow Carnivorous Plants DVD series for complete video instructions to help you become a successful grower. |
It's doing well so far still small
I have not seen any Roridulas on sale for several years so I had to pick this up. It's a slow grower but looks fantastic. It catches gnats like crazy but should be foliarly fertilized for optimal growth since it relies on symbiotic insects to digest prey for it in the wild.