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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Requires 6–8 hours of bright direct sunlight daily for optimal trapping efficiency; tolerates partial shade with reduced trapping function
Watering
Use distilled or rainwater to keep soil consistently moist; avoid tap water with high mineral content that can damage sensitive roots
Temperature
Thrives in 15–25°C; tolerates brief frosts down to 5°C if soil is not waterlogged
Characteristics
- Leaf: Linear, forked leaves covered in glandular tentacles that secrete sticky, insect-trapping mucilage
- Flower: Small, five-petaled white blooms on tall, slender stalks rising above foliage
- Stem: Slender, green flowering stalks emerge from basal rosette; no woody structural tissue
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil constantly moist using tray watering to maintain consistent humidity
Fertilization
No regular fertilization; nutrients are obtained from captured insects. Do not apply soil fertilizers, as carnivorous plants are adapted to nutrient-poor substrates
Diluted dechlorinated aquarium water：Dilute 1:10 with rainwater and apply sparingly; avoid overuse to prevent mineral buildup in soilPruning
- Remove dead tentacle leaves and spent flower stalks to maintain a tidy rosette
- Trim overcrowded foliage to improve air circulation and reduce pest risk
- Avoid cutting healthy tentacle leaves, as they are essential for nutrient acquisition
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic to cats
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental carnivorous plant for bog gardens and terrariums; natural biological control for small flying insects
