Cultivation methods and precautions of sundew

How to grow sundew

soil

Sundew has low requirements for soil. You can use a mixture of peat soil, perlite and river sand, or you can use sphagnum moss or pure peat soil.

Light and temperature

Sundew likes sunlight, and sufficient light is conducive to the bright color of sundew. When caring for sundew, it is necessary to maintain a long period of light every day, and it can be placed on the balcony or windowsill. If there is no way to have direct access to direct light, bright diffuse light can also be provided. Please note that when the light is strong in summer, shade is needed to avoid burns. Sundew does not like an environment that is too cold or too hot. The suitable temperature for its growth is between 15℃-25℃. It needs to be kept warm in winter, and the minimum temperature needs to be kept above 0℃. It should be kept indoors if necessary. In summer, it will go dormant if the temperature is too high.

Watering and fertilizing

Sundew can tolerate moisture, but does not require high air humidity. However, the humidity should not be too high in summer to avoid rotting of stems and leaves. When watering, you need to keep the soil moist. Generally, you can use the "waist water" method to supply water, and soft water is best. When applying fertilizer, it should be applied thinly and frequently. During the growing season, apply thin liquid fertilizer once or twice a month. Pay attention to the concentration to avoid fertilizer damage.

Things to note when growing sundew

Reproduction method

To propagate Drosera, you can use cuttings, usually leaf cuttings, or remove the small bulbils on the plant and plant them in time. You can also use sowing propagation, which is also relatively simple.

Pests and diseases

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