Sundew Plant
Sundew (Drosera spp.) is a carnivorous plant growing 3-6 inches tall, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, with moderate growth in moist, acidic soil, requiring full sun and high moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Carnivorous
Height
0.2-0.5 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Moist, acidic, nutrient-poor
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
High
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Worldwide (temperate and subtropical)
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Tropical
Temperature (°)
15-25°C
Humidity (%)
60-80%
Potting media
Loamy, peat
Fertilizers
Low in fertilizers, use carnivorous plant mix
Watering
Regular, avoid overwatering
Plant Weight
10-50 g
Flowering Time
Spring, Summer
Soil Ph level
3.5 - 5.5
Water Ph level
5.5 - 6.0
Soil EC
0.5-1.5 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Carnivorous plant
NPK ratio
Low
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Carnivorous, aids digestion
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Fungal Infections
Symptoms
Wilting, sticky residue, deformed leaves, black spots
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, remove affected parts, use neem oil
In-Organic Remedies
Fungicides, systemic insecticides