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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Requires full sun to bright indirect light daily to support carnivorous function and vibrant tentacle coloration; avoid prolonged deep shade
Watering
Use only distilled, rain, or reverse-osmosis water to prevent mineral buildup; keep soil consistently moist at all times, never allowing the growing medium to dry out completely
Temperature
Thrives in 15–25℃; tolerates brief light frosts down to 5℃ but requires protection from hard freezes
Characteristics
- Leaf: Linear, strap-shaped leaves lined with red glandular tentacles that secrete sticky, insect-trapping mucilage
- Flower: Small, five-petaled pale pink flowers arranged in an upright, slender raceme above the rosette
- Stem: Thin, green flowering stalks that rise 20–40 cm above the basal leaf rosette
Care Guide
Watering
Maintain consistently moist growing medium with non-chlorinated water
Fertilization
No fertilizer required; nutrients are obtained from trapped insects. Standard plant fertilizers will burn the sensitive root system and harm the plant
N/A：Carnivorous plants derive all necessary nutrients from trapped prey; DIY fertilizers are not recommended and may damage the plantPruning
- Remove dead, brown leaves and spent flower stalks to maintain rosette health and improve airflow
- Trim back overcrowded offshoots to prevent mold growth in dense clusters
- Avoid disturbing the shallow, sensitive root system during routine maintenance
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA-verified non-toxic to cats; no reported toxicity symptoms
Humans: Non-toxic to humans; no known adverse health effects from handling or accidental ingestion
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: Symbolizes adaptability and resourcefulness, as it thrives in nutrient-poor environments by capturing live prey
Usage: Ornamental carnivorous plant; educational specimen for teaching plant carnivory and adaptation
