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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Requires full direct sun for 6–8 hours daily to maintain trap color and function; tolerates partial shade but reduces trap production
Watering
Use distilled, rain, or reverse-osmosis water; keep soil consistently moist by placing the pot in a 1–2 cm deep tray of water
Temperature
Hardy to -10°C during winter dormancy; avoid prolonged temperatures above 32°C to prevent trap stress
Characteristics
- Leaf: Modified into hinged, fine-toothed traps with trigger hairs; bright green to reddish under high light
- Flower: Small white, five-petaled blooms on 20–30 cm tall stalks
- Root: Fine, fibrous roots adapted to nutrient-poor, waterlogged soils
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil constantly moist; top up tray water as needed
Fertilization
No fertilization required; nutrients obtained from insect prey. Never apply fertilizer directly to soil, as it will burn the plant's specialized roots
Not recommended：Carnivorous plants obtain all necessary nutrients from captured insects; any DIY fertilizer will damage the plant's sensitive root systemPruning
- Remove dead, blackened traps and spent flower stalks after blooming to conserve energy
- Trim brown, dying leaves in late autumn before the plant enters winter dormancy
- Repot every 2–3 years in spring; avoid disturbing the fragile root system during transplanting
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic; no harmful effects if ingested or touched
Humans: Non-toxic to humans; no known adverse effects from ingestion or contact
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: Symbolizes curiosity and adaptability; popular in educational and carnivorous plant collections
Usage: Ornamental carnivorous plant; educational specimen for teaching plant adaptation
