Venus Flytrap Plant
Sundew (Drosera capensis) 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 to 0.3 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
High
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
North America
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.1 to 0.2 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
5.5 to 6.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
0.5 to 1.0 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
3 to 5 years
Health Benefits
Medicinal, Carnivorous
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Fungal Infections, Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Symptoms
Wilting, blackened traps, sticky residue, deformed leaves
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, remove affected parts, use neem oil
In-Organic Remedies
Fungicides, systemic insecticides