How to grow sundew well

Sundew Growing Conditions

The suitable growth temperature of sundew is between 20 degrees and 30 degrees. It likes sunlight and needs more than 4 hours of light a day. It does not have too many requirements for soil. Pure moss or peat soil can be used as potting soil, or a mixture of peat soil and river sand can be used.

How to grow sundew

When caring for sundew, it is best to have sunlight all day long. Peat soil can be used as potting soil. The growing environment temperature should be 20-30℃. Try to use soft water when watering. Apply thin liquid fertilizer 1 to 2 times a month during the growth period.

Watering Sundew

Sundews can be watered using the waist-water method. Place the flowerpot in a container such as a water tray or glass jar with water, allow the water to penetrate the entire flowerpot, and try to replenish the moisture with rainwater or other water.

Drosera Fertilization

When caring for sundew, you can spray low-concentration liquid fertilizer on the leaves. During its growth period, thin liquid fertilizer needs to be applied 1 to 2 times a month. The fertilizer concentration must not be too high to avoid fertilizer damage.

Drosera pest control

Every spring and summer, the new shoots of sundew may be harmed by aphids, which can be captured and killed or treated with broad-spectrum insecticides.

Fungal infections are common in the summer, and when fungi are most likely to occur, spray with a broad-spectrum fungicide every 1 to 2 weeks for prevention. If the fungus begins to multiply on the substrate or plant, the diseased part must be removed immediately and controlled with a fungicide.

How to grow Drosera at home

1. When growing sundews at home, you can use a mixture of peat soil, perlite and river sand to prepare the soil. It needs to be exposed to light for a long time every day. It can be placed on the balcony or windowsill for maintenance. Note that it needs to be shaded in time when the light is strong in summer.

2. The temperature for the growth of sundew should be controlled between 15℃-25℃. The lowest temperature in winter is above 0℃. Water it in time to keep the soil moist. Soft water is best. Apply thin liquid fertilizer once or twice a month during the growing season.

Sundew Care Precautions

During the growth process of sundew, it will encounter some pests in spring and summer, such as aphids, caterpillars, cutworms, etc. These pests may harm the leaves of the plant. Once found, they need to be captured and killed in time, and pesticides can be used to spray if necessary.