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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight for 6–8 hours daily; partial shade reduces prey-trapping efficiency and rosette compactness
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist with distilled or rainwater; avoid tap water which contains minerals harmful to the plant
Temperature
Thrives in cool to temperate temperatures; protect from frost below 5°C and extreme heat above 28°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Rosette-forming leaves with glandular tentacles that secrete sticky mucilage to trap small insects.
- Flower: Pale pink to white five-petaled blooms on slender, upright stalks rising above the rosette.
- Stem: Short underground rhizome with no visible aboveground stem structure.
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil constantly moist; avoid drying out completely
Fertilization
No regular fertilization needed; nutrients are obtained from trapped insects. Do not use standard plant fertilizers, as they will burn the sensitive roots
Diluted freshwater aquarium water：Use water from freshwater aquarium changes, diluted 1:1 with distilled water, to provide mild, non-toxic mineral supplementationPruning
- Remove spent flower stalks after blooming to redirect energy to rosette growth
- Trim dead or brown outer leaves to maintain a tidy rosette appearance
- Avoid disturbing the underground rhizome when repotting; handle delicate roots with care
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic to cats
Humans: No known toxic effects on humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Carnivorous ornamental for bog gardens and terrariums; used in educational studies of insect-trapping mechanisms
