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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Requires full sun to bright indirect light to produce functional sticky mucilage traps; avoid prolonged shade
Watering
Use only distilled, rain, or reverse-osmosis water to prevent mineral buildup; keep soil consistently moist at all times
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperate to tropical conditions; avoid temperatures below 10°C to prevent leaf damage
Characteristics
- Leaf: Linear to spatulate basal leaves covered in red glandular hairs that secrete sticky insect-trapping mucilage
- Flower: Small pale pink to white five-petaled blooms on slender upright stalks above the rosette
- Stem: Short, compact central stem supporting the basal leaf rosette
Care Guide
Watering
Maintain constant soil moisture using tray watering to boost humidity
Fertilization
No supplemental fertilization needed; obtains nutrients from trapped insects. Do not apply traditional fertilizers, as they will damage the sensitive root system
Diluted dechlorinated aquarium water：Dilute 1:2 with distilled water; apply sparingly to avoid overloading the nutrient-poor soilPruning
- Trim spent flower stalks after blooming to redirect energy to trap production
- Remove dead or brown leaves to maintain a tidy rosette appearance
- Thin overcrowded offshoots during spring repotting to improve airflow
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA-confirmed non-toxic to cats; no reported toxic reactions
Humans: Non-toxic to humans; no known adverse effects from handling or accidental ingestion
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Carnivorous ornamental plant for terrariums, bog gardens, and windowsill displays
