Drosera capensis & terrarium maintenance
Start by moistening the substrate provided, then fill your jar to the height that suits you best.
Place the moss and sphagnum moss as desired.
Using tweezers (this is our favorite tool at Karnivores), make a small hole then "plant" your Drosera aliciae root ball after removing the peat.
Pack down very lightly and keep moist using rainwater, demineralized water or osmosis water.
Maintenance of Drosera capensis
Sundew and watering
Use only rainwater, demineralized or osmosis . Water that is too hard will cause the plant to die in a few weeks. Do not use bottled water, it generally contains too much salt, which is harmful to the plant. In summer, place the plant in a large saucer with water at all times.
In winter, keep the substrate moist without leaving the plant with its feet in water.
Temperature and Drosera
Up to 30°C in summer and 0 to 15°C in winter.
Substrate for Drosera
Carnivorous plant mix is the basic substrate for many species, you can make it yourself by mixing blond peat , perlite and vermiculite , (4V/1V/1V) or blond peat , and non-calcareous aquarium sand (2V/1V). Sphagnum moss is also suitable.
Exhibition for Drosera
For optimal growth, high light is necessary. Drosera appreciate a partial shade exposure , or full sun in the early morning, or late afternoon. From spring to autumn, they grow by forming new leaves. In winter, if you cannot leave outside the species that need a cool winter rest, place them in a cool room under artificial light .
Fertilizer for Drosera
To be totally avoided! Plants provide for their own organic nutrient needs through their traps.