Mystery "Pretty Rosette" Drosera Identified as D. burmannii

Annual Species—Propagate by Seed Only A grower had a fuzzy photo of a plant labeled Pretty Rosette from a 2011 order. Its Drosera burmannii An annual; vegetative propagation (leaf/root cuttings) fails. Collect seed for

Hen-and-Chick Sundew Naturally Has Few Dewy Leaves

Only 2–3 Upright Leaves Dew at a Time—Thats Normal Arizona grower noted D. prolifera had only a couple dewy leaves while cape sundews dripped dew. Species Trait: Older Leaves Form a Non-Dewy Skirt D. prolifera from open

Buried Spoon-Leaf Sundew: Dig It Out and Check Water Quality

Accidental Burial Isnt Fatal, But Your Water Might Be A move accident buried a spoon-leaf sundew (D. spatulata) in peat. The grower used oxidized water from a dispenser and lived in Zone 11 (Oahu). Dig It Out, Rinse, Re

Multiple Cephalotus in Large Self-Watering Pots: Fine with Monitoring

Two 3-inch and Three 2-inch Cephs in 10-inch Pots? No Problem A grower planned to group Cephalotus in large self-watering pots for easier care. Slow Growth Means Crowding Is Years Away Cephalotus is slow; youll have ple

Why Misting Nepenthes Does More Harm Than Good

Observation: Chronic Misters Have Pitcher Problems A grower asked why frequent misting to raise humidity hurts Nepenthes. 80% of Non-Pitchering Cases Are Light-Related, But Misting Correlates Strongly Growers who mist h

Heliamphora Water and Humidity: Room-Temp Water, No Misting Needed

New Heliamphora Owner Questions Answered A grower in Auckland bought a Heliamphora and asked about refrigerated water, tray drainage, and daily misting for humidity (low 40%). Room-Temp Water Is Fine; Chill in Summer If

Windowsill and Artificial Light Suitability for New Carnivorous Plants

South Window + Fluorescents Work for Most Subtropicals A grower with a south window and 4-light fluorescent setup (11,800 lumens) ordered D. dichotoma, D. aliciae, D. adelae, and P. gigantea. P. gigantea Loves a South W

Identifying Drosera spatulata from a Big-Box Store

Lowes/Agristarts Plants Are Tropical Australian Form A grower asked for species ID and temperament (temperate/subtropical/tropical) of a Drosera from Lowes, plus recovery after separation. Its the Tropical Australian D.

Drooping Nepenthes Pitcher Lids: Humidity Swings and Misting

Inconsistent Conditions Cause Lid Droop A Vancouver, WA grower had N. khasiana and N. truncata Pasian with drooping lids in a terrarium (54W fluorescent, 68–74°F, fan, 1 lid gap, morning/evening misting). Stop Misting;

Aquarium Gravel as Terrarium Drainage Layer: Yes, It Works

Epoxy-Coated Rock Is Inert but Pricey A grower bought aquarium gravel for a 10-gallon terrarium drainage layer and asked if its suitable pea gravel. Fine for Purpose, But Expensive Most aquarium gravel is epoxy-coated r

Recurring Crown Fungus on Drosera dichotoma and multifida: Stronger Fungicides Needed

Sulfur Is Preventative; Systemic or Contact Fungicides Cure A growers D. dichotoma Giant Staghorn got the same white crown fungus that killed their D. multifida extrema. They used sulfur and tebuconazole (Bayer 3-in-1).

Moss on Carnivorous Plant Soil: Beneficial, Not Harmful

Green Moss Carpet Is Normal and Helpful A grower asked if surface moss in pots harms carnivorous plants. Moss Leaches Nutrients—Good for Carnivores Moss inevitably grows in wet bog pots. It pulls nutrients from the soil

Watering Drosophyllum and Pinguicula gigantea Seasonally

Summer Heat Demands Judgment for Drosophyllum; Winter Dry Rest for P. gigantea A Southern California (Zone 9) grower asked summer watering frequency for Drosophyllum in a 12 terra cotta pot (85–100°F) and winter care for

Repotting Venus Flytraps in Late Winter: Wait Until Frost-Free

Early Growth Doesnt Mean Repot Now An Arizona grower (Zone 9?) had a flytrap waking up with good color and snap, but leaves still low. Day highs 60s, nights 40s–50s. Asked if they should repot now. Wait Until End of Feb

Building a Carnivorous Plant Terrarium: Drainage, Lighting, and Soil

Step-by-Step 10-Gallon Terrarium from an Experienced Hobbyist A beginner planned a 10-gallon tank with 2 gravel, peat moss, and tropical sundews + P. primuliflora. Dans Terrarium Formula Drainage: 2 gravel + a low corn

Drosera filiformis 'Florida Giant' and 'Red' Winter Survival in Zone 8

Know Your Clones Hardiness Zone A Vancouver, WA (Zone 8) grower had D. filiformis Florida Giant and Red outside for 4 months, now leafless (dormant). Low was 27°F. They read these shouldnt go dormant. Florida Giant Is Z

Terrarium Lessons: Lighting, Soil, and Plant Selection

Long-Term Terrarium Success Requires Species Compatibility A grower with a 4-tube shop light (11,800 lumens) plus southeast window sun listed many temperate and tropical species and asked about soil mixing and lighting a

Cold Windowsill Woes: Artificial Lights or Heat Mats Are Better

West Window Too Cold in Winter? Dont Rely on Sunlight Alone A student’s west windowsill dropped to high 40s°F at night and high 60s°F by day. No daytime heater allowed, no artificial lights, cant move plants to school.

Terrarium Soil: Long-Fiber Sphagnum Only, Packed Well

Mixing Peat and Dead Sphagnum? Use Pure Long-Fiber Sphagnum Instead A grower asked if mixing peat moss with dead long-fiber sphagnum would cause mold, and how deep the soil should be in a 10-gallon tank. Long-Fiber Spha

Drosera dichotoma vs. binata: Young Plants Look Alike

Fork Count Increases with Age; All Start Similar A buyer expected a 4-fork D. dichotoma but received what looked like a giant D. binata. Juvenile Forms Are Indistinguishable All D. binata complex plants have fewer forks