Venus flytraps dominate carnivorous plant attention. Flytraps are native to North and South Carolina, but they're difficult to grow in the home garden.
Sundews, Drosera species, are distributed worldwide. Sundews, like many carnivorous plants, thrive in swampy, sunny situations.
Sundew Plant Trap
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Southeast sundews are the most diverse of 8 U.S. and Canadian species. See all native sundews, with range maps. Trying to cultivate sundews at home
Types of Sundew Plants: Cape Sundew
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Water and light are crucial for carnivorous plant growth. Sundews enjoy poor soil, so keep it in its pot.
Grow Sundews in Container
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You must use rainfall or filtered water for sundews. Tap, well, and chlorinated water destroy plants. Install a rain barrel now.
Watering Your Sundew Plant
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Naturally, feeding carnivorous plants insects is fun. While outdoor plants collect all the insects they need, you may not need to feed them.
Feeding a Sundew Plant
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Sundew plants may need winter dormancy. Cape Sundews don't need dormancy, therefore they're good carnivorous plant starters. Healthy sundews produce beautiful flower stalks in April.