QuestionI have ordered 4 plants from this site within the past 4-5 months. 2 of these, D. capensis - Cape Sundew and D. spatulata - Spoon Leaf Sundew, Typical now have alot of small white or clearish bugs on them. I have not changed the pot or soil at all since delivery. Living in Seattle, southwest facing full sun, filtered water in dish, light spray of filtered water every now and then. I have now quarantined these 2 plants, but don't know how to get rid of the bugs.
AnswerHi Stephanie,
It sounds like your sundews have aphids. Here's a link to our insecticide podcast: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbRCdJ8ZNF0 You'll probably need to treat them if you're seeing that many.
Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com