It was taken at the Rome Sand Plains, Rome, New York.Rome Sand Plains is a 15,000-acre inland pine barrens within the city of Rome in Oneida County, New York consisting of a mosaic of high sand dunes and low peat bogs, mixed northern hardwood forests, meadows and wetlands. It is one of only a handful of inland pine barrens remaining in the United States. The sand plains were previously submerged under a glacial lake that covered much of central New York ten thousand years ago.
There are several rare species in the Sand Plains, including the purple pitcher plant and a sundew (both of which are carnivorous plants), red-shouldered hawks and martens and the threatened Frosted Elfin (Incisalia irus). Other species to be found include wild blue lupine, barrens buckmoth (Hemileuca maia), whippoorwill, pine warbler and pitch pine, normally indigenous to coastal areas. The one-mile Wood Creek trail is an interpretive nature trail.
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Can anyone tell me what kind of plant this is?
This appears to be a Lycopod ( Pteridophyte )
Details will follow ==
It is Lycopodium digitatum
http://www.missouriplants.com/Ferns/Lyco...
http://www.missouriplants.com/Ferns/Lyco...
For general information and classification =
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lycopodium
From = A Botanist
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Friday, November 13, 2009
BaTTLE-aTTLE-aTTLE of the cARNIVOROUS-IVOROUS pLANTS-ANTS-ANTS !!?
What if you took a Sundew plant and a Venus Fly Trap and put the parts of the sundew plant that catch insects into the jaws of a fly trap, which one would survive the other's DEADLY DIGESTIVE ENZYMES?
BaTTLE-aTTLE-aTTLE of the cARNIVOROUS-IVOROUS pLANTS-ANTS-ANTS !!?
G'day Sincere 12,25
Thank you for your question.
It is unlikely that either would survive if they were digested. However, the triggers are set for insects and they may not trigger the trap. However, neither plant would survive because it would be out of soil and not exposed to light.
I have attached sources for your reference.
Regards
Reply:try it and let us know.
BaTTLE-aTTLE-aTTLE of the cARNIVOROUS-IVOROUS pLANTS-ANTS-ANTS !!?
G'day Sincere 12,25
Thank you for your question.
It is unlikely that either would survive if they were digested. However, the triggers are set for insects and they may not trigger the trap. However, neither plant would survive because it would be out of soil and not exposed to light.
I have attached sources for your reference.
Regards
Reply:try it and let us know.
Creating a terrarium?
I'm curious about creating a terrarium - one containing primarily plants, with no other organisms such as frogs, etc.
What I'd like to do is try to duplicate an environment from someplace in the world that is quite unique and interesting. I've thought of doing the basic desert, or rainforest, or swamp, but those all seem so typical. I'd like to do a place where there are some plants that make you say "What the hell is that?", and that sort of thing. I've also looked into carnivorous plants, such as venus flytraps, sundews, pitchers, but because of the small space you're pretty well limited to only carnivorous plants, which could get boring too.
Can anyone think of a neat climate or ecosystem that I could create (that's different from what is found in North America), assuming I can precisely control temperature, humidity, lighting, and soil chemistry?
Creating a terrarium?
although i'm not sure how large you want your terrarium to be ...why not try simulating a mossy forest!.
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What I'd like to do is try to duplicate an environment from someplace in the world that is quite unique and interesting. I've thought of doing the basic desert, or rainforest, or swamp, but those all seem so typical. I'd like to do a place where there are some plants that make you say "What the hell is that?", and that sort of thing. I've also looked into carnivorous plants, such as venus flytraps, sundews, pitchers, but because of the small space you're pretty well limited to only carnivorous plants, which could get boring too.
Can anyone think of a neat climate or ecosystem that I could create (that's different from what is found in North America), assuming I can precisely control temperature, humidity, lighting, and soil chemistry?
Creating a terrarium?
although i'm not sure how large you want your terrarium to be ...why not try simulating a mossy forest!.
casual shoes
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Does anyone know in region to find the Sundew Plant, or a website for it?
Does anybody know how the plant has adapted to its region, I'm having a hard time finding info.
Does anyone know in region to find the Sundew Plant, or a website for it?
sounds like they live around florida
www3.cesa10.k12.wi.us/
Ecosystems/wetlands/plants/
sundew/index.html
Reply:The Sundews (Drosera) comprise one of the largest "genera of carnivorous plants", with over 170 species. The Sundew family (Droceraceae) lure, capture and digest insects using stalked mucilaginous glands covering their leave surface. Various species, which vary greatly in size and form, can be found growing natively on every continent except Antartica.
websites:(1) sundewgrower.com (2) thegardenhelper.com/sundew.html
Does anyone know in region to find the Sundew Plant, or a website for it?
sounds like they live around florida
www3.cesa10.k12.wi.us/
Ecosystems/wetlands/plants/
sundew/index.html
Reply:The Sundews (Drosera) comprise one of the largest "genera of carnivorous plants", with over 170 species. The Sundew family (Droceraceae) lure, capture and digest insects using stalked mucilaginous glands covering their leave surface. Various species, which vary greatly in size and form, can be found growing natively on every continent except Antartica.
websites:(1) sundewgrower.com (2) thegardenhelper.com/sundew.html
Sundew plants?? how to?
i need some basics on how to care for a sundew plant.
How much water?
how much bugs?
how often to feed?
what bugs to feed?
environment??
please dont answer if you dont know. I dont want your wrong answer to kill it!
Thank you.
Sundew plants?? how to?
Sundews come from all parts of the world from the arctic circle to the tropical rainforest. They all have some important things in common that will guide how you care for urs... but most important is to discover what variety urs is..and where it comes from.. These will dictate ur temperature regimes, lighting etc.
Generally speaking, sundews like most 'carnivorous' plants grow in wet, highly acidic soils, poor in nutrients such as "nitrogen". Thats why they evolved to become insectivorous. They don't eat the insect so much as they trap, kill and decompose insects to use as natural fertilizer. Most people new to growing insectivorous plants make the mistake of "overfeeding" thinking their plant will perish without food. The reverse is true. these plants will do much better without being given insects to eat. (at least very sparingly) Its important to remember that these plants have choosen to grow in nutrient poor soils for a reason. They will survive best if those soils remain nutrient poor.
I can't stress how much more important it is to understand the temperature, humidity and light requirements of ur plant.
Find out what species it is.. where it is from..
And google the rest....
Feel free to email me if you wish.
Good luck with ur new plant.
Reply:To answer your main question... Yes! They can live mainly on water.
There are many websites that give plenty of accurate information on how to care for any specific type of sundew plant.
One site I'd recommend is www.cobraplant.com
They have a good reputation for giving quality information.
But to answer your questions briefly above...
Water... let the pot sit slightly above a shallow tray of water. This will help the humidity around the plant. Sundews like to be constantly moist. Don't let them dry out! You can water them from the top like you would with other plants; just be careful not to get the water on the leaves as this would wash the "dew" off.
Insects are not as important to carnivorous plants as people often think they are. Insects are like fertilizer to the plant, and the sundew will grow to catch insects on their own. Feeding is not really necessary. It's better to never feed them rather than feed them too much. Undigested insects on the leaves can lead to rot.
As for the environment, 50% or more humidity is best, but several genus of sundew can tolerate lower humidity. Find out what genus you have and determine from there.
Most sundews are considered tropical plants, so temperatures should ideally be above 60 F all throughout the year. Lower temperatures could cause the sundew to stop growing and enter a semi-dormancy until the temperature warms up again.
But the most important thing to all sundews is that they need a lot of light! Sundews need very bright (but not direct) sunlight all throughout the day for best dew production and color. You'll know that your sundew is getting enough light when it's glistening with dew on the tips of each of the red "tentacles."
Reply:Drosera capensis - African Sundew. This tropical sundew is fairly easy to grow in a humid greenhouse or terrarium. While thriving in bright light, direct sun should be avoided unless weak winter sun is used. About 50% shade is average. Four to six inches below fluorescent plant lights often works well and its best to keep temperatures between 55°-80°F. Potting in a 4-6 inch plastic container should be large enough if pots are used. We recommend a mix of 2 parts long sphagnum moss plus 1 part perlite as a soil mix. Other blends include 50/50 sand and peat moss or 2 parts peat moss and 1 part perlite. The lower end of the stem should be buried and occasionally repotting is advised as the stem becomes taller and wobbly. New roots are produced as the stem elongates. Bright pink flowers appear on tall stems and can set a lot of seed if conditions are good. Remove the flower stalk if seed is not desired as a pile of tangled seedlings may result!
Keep the plants moist to wet but not sitting in water; do not allow to dry out. Pale stringy growth indicates more light is needed and a healthy plant will have red on the tentacles. As with most sundews, water on the leaves is not advised. Flood occasionally with pure water beside the plant to avoid washing the "dew" off. Feeding is not usually needed as the plants capture small gnats and other insects. In a situation where the plants cannot catch insects, it is probably beneficial to sprinkle a few ant sized insects on a leaf a few times a year. Dead insects work well and are less likely to crawl off.
Reply:First you need to find out what kind of Sundew you have. There are North American species, South American, African , and Australian. Sundews are one of the most prolific carnivorous plants of the world. Keep the plant in a peat/sand or perlite mix. this should be a 50/50 mix. Use ONLY distilled water, rain water, or reverse osmosis water. Tap water will kill it slowly but surely. The sundew needs constantly moist soil, humidity between 50% and 70%, and very strong light. Light is more of a requirement for the plant to dew up than humidity or water. I grow several tropical types in a terrarium with two twin 40 watt flourescent light fixtures in it. I also grow four different types of N. American sundews outside year round in an artificial bog. With a strong light source, the plants will dew up quite nicely thus attracting it's own meals. You will be amazed at how affective these plants are at feeding themselves. If you just can't resist feeding your plants, get some beta fish food from the local Wal-Mart or pet store. Feed it just a tiny bit. if you feed it a meal too large, fungus mat set in and kill your plant. Sarracenia Northwest has free caresheets on their site, plus a blog where you can ask any question. There is also a group on yahoo called Backyard Bogs where there are friendly knowlagable people.
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How much water?
how much bugs?
how often to feed?
what bugs to feed?
environment??
please dont answer if you dont know. I dont want your wrong answer to kill it!
Thank you.
Sundew plants?? how to?
Sundews come from all parts of the world from the arctic circle to the tropical rainforest. They all have some important things in common that will guide how you care for urs... but most important is to discover what variety urs is..and where it comes from.. These will dictate ur temperature regimes, lighting etc.
Generally speaking, sundews like most 'carnivorous' plants grow in wet, highly acidic soils, poor in nutrients such as "nitrogen". Thats why they evolved to become insectivorous. They don't eat the insect so much as they trap, kill and decompose insects to use as natural fertilizer. Most people new to growing insectivorous plants make the mistake of "overfeeding" thinking their plant will perish without food. The reverse is true. these plants will do much better without being given insects to eat. (at least very sparingly) Its important to remember that these plants have choosen to grow in nutrient poor soils for a reason. They will survive best if those soils remain nutrient poor.
I can't stress how much more important it is to understand the temperature, humidity and light requirements of ur plant.
Find out what species it is.. where it is from..
And google the rest....
Feel free to email me if you wish.
Good luck with ur new plant.
Reply:To answer your main question... Yes! They can live mainly on water.
There are many websites that give plenty of accurate information on how to care for any specific type of sundew plant.
One site I'd recommend is www.cobraplant.com
They have a good reputation for giving quality information.
But to answer your questions briefly above...
Water... let the pot sit slightly above a shallow tray of water. This will help the humidity around the plant. Sundews like to be constantly moist. Don't let them dry out! You can water them from the top like you would with other plants; just be careful not to get the water on the leaves as this would wash the "dew" off.
Insects are not as important to carnivorous plants as people often think they are. Insects are like fertilizer to the plant, and the sundew will grow to catch insects on their own. Feeding is not really necessary. It's better to never feed them rather than feed them too much. Undigested insects on the leaves can lead to rot.
As for the environment, 50% or more humidity is best, but several genus of sundew can tolerate lower humidity. Find out what genus you have and determine from there.
Most sundews are considered tropical plants, so temperatures should ideally be above 60 F all throughout the year. Lower temperatures could cause the sundew to stop growing and enter a semi-dormancy until the temperature warms up again.
But the most important thing to all sundews is that they need a lot of light! Sundews need very bright (but not direct) sunlight all throughout the day for best dew production and color. You'll know that your sundew is getting enough light when it's glistening with dew on the tips of each of the red "tentacles."
Reply:Drosera capensis - African Sundew. This tropical sundew is fairly easy to grow in a humid greenhouse or terrarium. While thriving in bright light, direct sun should be avoided unless weak winter sun is used. About 50% shade is average. Four to six inches below fluorescent plant lights often works well and its best to keep temperatures between 55°-80°F. Potting in a 4-6 inch plastic container should be large enough if pots are used. We recommend a mix of 2 parts long sphagnum moss plus 1 part perlite as a soil mix. Other blends include 50/50 sand and peat moss or 2 parts peat moss and 1 part perlite. The lower end of the stem should be buried and occasionally repotting is advised as the stem becomes taller and wobbly. New roots are produced as the stem elongates. Bright pink flowers appear on tall stems and can set a lot of seed if conditions are good. Remove the flower stalk if seed is not desired as a pile of tangled seedlings may result!
Keep the plants moist to wet but not sitting in water; do not allow to dry out. Pale stringy growth indicates more light is needed and a healthy plant will have red on the tentacles. As with most sundews, water on the leaves is not advised. Flood occasionally with pure water beside the plant to avoid washing the "dew" off. Feeding is not usually needed as the plants capture small gnats and other insects. In a situation where the plants cannot catch insects, it is probably beneficial to sprinkle a few ant sized insects on a leaf a few times a year. Dead insects work well and are less likely to crawl off.
Reply:First you need to find out what kind of Sundew you have. There are North American species, South American, African , and Australian. Sundews are one of the most prolific carnivorous plants of the world. Keep the plant in a peat/sand or perlite mix. this should be a 50/50 mix. Use ONLY distilled water, rain water, or reverse osmosis water. Tap water will kill it slowly but surely. The sundew needs constantly moist soil, humidity between 50% and 70%, and very strong light. Light is more of a requirement for the plant to dew up than humidity or water. I grow several tropical types in a terrarium with two twin 40 watt flourescent light fixtures in it. I also grow four different types of N. American sundews outside year round in an artificial bog. With a strong light source, the plants will dew up quite nicely thus attracting it's own meals. You will be amazed at how affective these plants are at feeding themselves. If you just can't resist feeding your plants, get some beta fish food from the local Wal-Mart or pet store. Feed it just a tiny bit. if you feed it a meal too large, fungus mat set in and kill your plant. Sarracenia Northwest has free caresheets on their site, plus a blog where you can ask any question. There is also a group on yahoo called Backyard Bogs where there are friendly knowlagable people.
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I have a Drosera Capensis "Cape Sundew" I dont know what water to use.?
I dont want to buy distilled water or other type of water....
is there any other way that i can get a water for my plant without paying???
i mean a homemade water?
If im going to wait for a rain i dont really know when it will rain thats why its gonna be quite hard for me....
please help me i really want to see my plant to bloom then get insects.
Thanks in advance
I have a Drosera Capensis "Cape Sundew" I dont know what water to use.?
To distill the water you will need a means of boiling the water and catching the steam so that it falls back into a holding jar. Check out the site below.
http://www.i4at.org/surv/distill.htm
Reply:Wrong - you just need to filter the water through a standard water filter for drinking water Report It
Reply:The easiest would be to catch rain water in a bucket for future waterings. When no rain water is available, you have to distill water. This means you have to boil water in a covered pot, the steam will coat the lid with droplets of mineral-free water, which you have to safe in a separate container.
Keep the pot with the Drosera Capensis in standing water to keep soil wet at all times. Never allow the soil to dry out completely. Though rain water is not necessary, use mineral-free water for best results.
is there any other way that i can get a water for my plant without paying???
i mean a homemade water?
If im going to wait for a rain i dont really know when it will rain thats why its gonna be quite hard for me....
please help me i really want to see my plant to bloom then get insects.
Thanks in advance
I have a Drosera Capensis "Cape Sundew" I dont know what water to use.?
To distill the water you will need a means of boiling the water and catching the steam so that it falls back into a holding jar. Check out the site below.
http://www.i4at.org/surv/distill.htm
Reply:Wrong - you just need to filter the water through a standard water filter for drinking water Report It
Reply:The easiest would be to catch rain water in a bucket for future waterings. When no rain water is available, you have to distill water. This means you have to boil water in a covered pot, the steam will coat the lid with droplets of mineral-free water, which you have to safe in a separate container.
Keep the pot with the Drosera Capensis in standing water to keep soil wet at all times. Never allow the soil to dry out completely. Though rain water is not necessary, use mineral-free water for best results.
Can someone give me a website to the life cycle of the Fork-Leaved Sundew?
I have some project and and need some info.
Thanks!
Can someone give me a website to the life cycle of the Fork-Leaved Sundew?
Drosera binata is native in southern and eastern Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand.
During the dormancy the plant dies down to the ground and regrows in the spring from its roots.
Most forms of Drosera binata will only produce fertile seed if you have two unrelated plants of the same type and cross pollinate the flowers.
Reply:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drosera_bin...
naaa nah naaa nah naaa naah - mines a link
Reply:According to the main Wiki article on Sundews, Sundews can live up to around 50 years of age.
I do not believe the Fork Leaved Sundew wiki page states a specific age.
Reply:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnivorous_plant '
Thanks!
Can someone give me a website to the life cycle of the Fork-Leaved Sundew?
Drosera binata is native in southern and eastern Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand.
During the dormancy the plant dies down to the ground and regrows in the spring from its roots.
Most forms of Drosera binata will only produce fertile seed if you have two unrelated plants of the same type and cross pollinate the flowers.
Reply:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drosera_bin...
naaa nah naaa nah naaa naah - mines a link
Reply:According to the main Wiki article on Sundews, Sundews can live up to around 50 years of age.
I do not believe the Fork Leaved Sundew wiki page states a specific age.
Reply:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnivorous_plant '
What is the clear and red dots on the end of a sundew plant and what to they do?
Sundews are characterised by the glandular tentacles, topped with sticky secretions, that cover their laminae.
The trapping and digestion mechanism usually employs two types of glands: stalked glands that secrete sweet mucilage to attract and ensnare insects and enzymes to digest them, and sessile glands that absorb the resulting nutrient soup.
Small prey, mainly consisting of insects, are attracted by the sweet secretions of the peduncular glands.
Upon touching these, however, they become entrapped by sticky mucilage which prevents their progress or escape. Eventually, the prey either succumb to death through exhaustion or through asphyxiation as the mucilage envelops them and clogs their spiracles.
Death usually occurs within one quarter of an hour.
The plant meanwhile secretes esterase, peroxidase, phosphatase and protease enzymes.
These enzymes both dissolve the insect and free the contained nutrients.
The nutrient soup is then absorbed through the leaf surface and can then be used to help fuel plant growth.
All species of sundew are able to move their tentacles in response to contact with digestible prey.
The tentacles are extremely sensitive and will bend toward the center of the leaf in order to bring the insect into contact with as many stalked glands as possible.
See the pictures , click the links --
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Drose...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Drose...
What is the clear and red dots on the end of a sundew plant and what to they do?
"Sundew leaves have numerous tiny tentacle-like projections. At the end of each is a mucilaginous secretory gland. This gland secretes a droplet of sparkling fluid which gives the plant its dew-drop appearance. Insects, upon being attracted to the plant through odor and color, become stuck to the mucilage. With this stimulus, the tentacles begin to slowly enclose the victim. And later, in about an hour, the entire leaf itself may be bent over its prey. It has been found that these plants only respond to objects of nutritional value and not to sand, paper, or water"
http://carnivorousplant.info/id15.htm
The trapping and digestion mechanism usually employs two types of glands: stalked glands that secrete sweet mucilage to attract and ensnare insects and enzymes to digest them, and sessile glands that absorb the resulting nutrient soup.
Small prey, mainly consisting of insects, are attracted by the sweet secretions of the peduncular glands.
Upon touching these, however, they become entrapped by sticky mucilage which prevents their progress or escape. Eventually, the prey either succumb to death through exhaustion or through asphyxiation as the mucilage envelops them and clogs their spiracles.
Death usually occurs within one quarter of an hour.
The plant meanwhile secretes esterase, peroxidase, phosphatase and protease enzymes.
These enzymes both dissolve the insect and free the contained nutrients.
The nutrient soup is then absorbed through the leaf surface and can then be used to help fuel plant growth.
All species of sundew are able to move their tentacles in response to contact with digestible prey.
The tentacles are extremely sensitive and will bend toward the center of the leaf in order to bring the insect into contact with as many stalked glands as possible.
See the pictures , click the links --
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Drose...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Drose...
What is the clear and red dots on the end of a sundew plant and what to they do?
"Sundew leaves have numerous tiny tentacle-like projections. At the end of each is a mucilaginous secretory gland. This gland secretes a droplet of sparkling fluid which gives the plant its dew-drop appearance. Insects, upon being attracted to the plant through odor and color, become stuck to the mucilage. With this stimulus, the tentacles begin to slowly enclose the victim. And later, in about an hour, the entire leaf itself may be bent over its prey. It has been found that these plants only respond to objects of nutritional value and not to sand, paper, or water"
http://carnivorousplant.info/id15.htm
Why isnt my sundew producing any nectar?
the sundew is a carnivorous plant which uses nectar (or so the insect thinks) to lure in its prey, as a result the insect gets stuck in this and the plant gets its food.
Why isnt my sundew producing any nectar?
It will in the summer when there are more insects to go around... now it would be a waste...
Reply:you need to make the soil moist and they need more sunlight Report It
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Why isnt my sundew producing any nectar?
It will in the summer when there are more insects to go around... now it would be a waste...
Reply:you need to make the soil moist and they need more sunlight Report It
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Do Venus Fly Traps, Yellow Trumpets, sundew plants and pitcher plants give seeds?
Yes they do and here is an ExpertVillage video on how to propagate carnivorous plants through seeds.
Good Luck and have fun.
http://homegarden.expertvillage.com/vide...
Do Venus Fly Traps, Yellow Trumpets, sundew plants and pitcher plants give seeds?
Yes, after the plant flowers (thin tall stems that grow out of the top) there are tiny little seeds that you need to collect and plant. Goodluck
Good Luck and have fun.
http://homegarden.expertvillage.com/vide...
Do Venus Fly Traps, Yellow Trumpets, sundew plants and pitcher plants give seeds?
Yes, after the plant flowers (thin tall stems that grow out of the top) there are tiny little seeds that you need to collect and plant. Goodluck
When do Venus Fly Traps, Yellow Trumpets, sundew plants and pitcher plants give seeds?And when do they flower?
(HOW LONG IT TAKES ETC.)
When do Venus Fly Traps, Yellow Trumpets, sundew plants and pitcher plants give seeds?And when do they flower?
Yes, they give seed in their flowers. They flower once a year in optimal conditions.
http://homegarden.expertvillage.com/vide...
When do Venus Fly Traps, Yellow Trumpets, sundew plants and pitcher plants give seeds?And when do they flower?
Yes, they give seed in their flowers. They flower once a year in optimal conditions.
http://homegarden.expertvillage.com/vide...
Would it matter if i planted a sarracenia a VFT and a sundew together?
I woul like to save some dosh by plant all of my plants in one big pot is this going to harm them or anything?
Would it matter if i planted a sarracenia a VFT and a sundew together?
They all like acid soil, and rain water. They should be OK in the same pot providing it is large enough.
Reply:Get a really big pot otherwise you could strangle the roots.
Would it matter if i planted a sarracenia a VFT and a sundew together?
They all like acid soil, and rain water. They should be OK in the same pot providing it is large enough.
Reply:Get a really big pot otherwise you could strangle the roots.
Whats the fastest way to reproduce Cape Sundew?
I want to know the best way to get mature plants quickly, not just a lot of tiny plants. So, what is the best method besides seed for the quickiest maturing plants?
Whats the fastest way to reproduce Cape Sundew?
Not sure you can speed up Mother Nature. Most plants like this take time to mature. Even my Venus Fly trap isnt the quickest plant on earth. but I have found that I only use Distilled water and give it lots of sunlight, It does better
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Whats the fastest way to reproduce Cape Sundew?
Not sure you can speed up Mother Nature. Most plants like this take time to mature. Even my Venus Fly trap isnt the quickest plant on earth. but I have found that I only use Distilled water and give it lots of sunlight, It does better
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How does the sundew plant capture insects?
The sundew is an insectivorous plant which captures insects due to lack of nutrients.
How does the sundew plant capture insects?
With sticky goo.
See the pictures in the link. The leaves have bristles which secrete gobs of sticky goo at the tips.
Reply:sundew is an insectivorous plant which satisfies its nitrogen requirement by capturing of insects or sometimes frogs too..
it is spoon shape in appearance...it has long tube like projections at edge, which mainly helps in trapping organisms..... it has mucous like substance that enables organism to stick plant surface...
when organisms come in contact with the plant, they readily stimulate and capture the organism and digests it with acids present in plant itself...
Reply:When an insect lands on the Sundew, it will find itself caught in the sticky substance of the “dews” at the tip of each tiny tentacles on the leaves. As the insect struggles to free itself, more sticky tentacles around the insect would slowly move towards the insect to prevent its escape. The sticky glue suffocates and kills the insect and the plant secretes burning acids and enzymes that slowly breakdown the insect body. The insect’s bodily fluid is then released and the plant reabsorbs this rich nutrient to help in growth.
How does the sundew plant capture insects?
With sticky goo.
See the pictures in the link. The leaves have bristles which secrete gobs of sticky goo at the tips.
Reply:sundew is an insectivorous plant which satisfies its nitrogen requirement by capturing of insects or sometimes frogs too..
it is spoon shape in appearance...it has long tube like projections at edge, which mainly helps in trapping organisms..... it has mucous like substance that enables organism to stick plant surface...
when organisms come in contact with the plant, they readily stimulate and capture the organism and digests it with acids present in plant itself...
Reply:When an insect lands on the Sundew, it will find itself caught in the sticky substance of the “dews” at the tip of each tiny tentacles on the leaves. As the insect struggles to free itself, more sticky tentacles around the insect would slowly move towards the insect to prevent its escape. The sticky glue suffocates and kills the insect and the plant secretes burning acids and enzymes that slowly breakdown the insect body. The insect’s bodily fluid is then released and the plant reabsorbs this rich nutrient to help in growth.
Im taking care of a Sundew, what should I do be doing?
I recently bought a Sundew since my Venus Flytrap went dormant for the rest of the season. I dunno if I am taking care of it correctly, like, I put it in a cup of tap water(that sat out overnight) and I placed it as close to the window I can get, so, what should I do now? What shouldnt I have done? What should I look out for? Help!
Im taking care of a Sundew, what should I do be doing?
Sundew's will go dormat for the season too. Sounds like you're following all the right steps, except the water from the tap should sit for 24 hours. (Some say you can heat it to boiling and after it cools the chorine is out of it) Attached is a website that explains a lot about Sundew
Im taking care of a Sundew, what should I do be doing?
Sundew's will go dormat for the season too. Sounds like you're following all the right steps, except the water from the tap should sit for 24 hours. (Some say you can heat it to boiling and after it cools the chorine is out of it) Attached is a website that explains a lot about Sundew
How to take care of a Sundew(Drosera) plant?
About 2 weeks ago I got this little(tiny)Drosera/Sundew plant.Its a carnivivorus plant.It says I need a terrarium but i don't know what that is.i feel like it should be better taken care of--its still living in the plastic container i brought it in...i keep it moist and its supposed to be in humid weather but its hard cuz our house is on humid...its chilly.I just need to know what I should do with it...Help! I don't want it to die!
How to take care of a Sundew(Drosera) plant?
I either take the top off and let them grow right in the pot you bought them. Just be sure to water it frequently.
Or you can plant them in a terrarium. You can use any clear glass container that has a cover. Many stores now sell really cool glass containers for plants cheap.
Place dirt at the bottom, put in a little water and then the plant. Easy putting in the water it'll be next to impossible to take back out if you put in too much. Go slow. It wants damp soil, not soaking wet soil.
I'm told and am trying an experiment now that it works well to plant them in sphagnum moss. Check the website below in about a month and I'll have posted a note as to how well the moss planting worked with carnivorous plants.
I find the carnivorous plants do not like too much sun. So put them a little ways from a window or in a window that is not very bright.
Reply:For an easy terrarium I scout the local dump and get discarded fish tanks. They work even if there is a crack in one of the panes of glass because they don't have to be water proof. Short term, try cutting the top off a soft drink bottle and turning it upside down in the body of the bottle. It works quite well. Be careful not to put so much water in that the plant rots though.
Reply:for warmth place your plant on top of your cable box (which is always warm) and honestly you can leave the plant in the pot that it came with WITH the cover on for as long as a year (mine was in the same pot for two years on the cable box and I fed it small fly's and ants)
Reply:water it
How to take care of a Sundew(Drosera) plant?
I either take the top off and let them grow right in the pot you bought them. Just be sure to water it frequently.
Or you can plant them in a terrarium. You can use any clear glass container that has a cover. Many stores now sell really cool glass containers for plants cheap.
Place dirt at the bottom, put in a little water and then the plant. Easy putting in the water it'll be next to impossible to take back out if you put in too much. Go slow. It wants damp soil, not soaking wet soil.
I'm told and am trying an experiment now that it works well to plant them in sphagnum moss. Check the website below in about a month and I'll have posted a note as to how well the moss planting worked with carnivorous plants.
I find the carnivorous plants do not like too much sun. So put them a little ways from a window or in a window that is not very bright.
Reply:For an easy terrarium I scout the local dump and get discarded fish tanks. They work even if there is a crack in one of the panes of glass because they don't have to be water proof. Short term, try cutting the top off a soft drink bottle and turning it upside down in the body of the bottle. It works quite well. Be careful not to put so much water in that the plant rots though.
Reply:for warmth place your plant on top of your cable box (which is always warm) and honestly you can leave the plant in the pot that it came with WITH the cover on for as long as a year (mine was in the same pot for two years on the cable box and I fed it small fly's and ants)
Reply:water it
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