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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Requires full, unobstructed direct sunlight daily; shaded conditions will inhibit growth and mucilage production
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; use only distilled, rain, or reverse-osmosis water to avoid mineral buildup that damages foliage
Temperature
Tolerates mild winter frost down to 5°C; avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures above 35°C to prevent leaf scorch
Characteristics
- Leaf: Narrow, linear basal leaves covered in glandular hairs that secrete sticky, dewy mucilage to trap insects
- Flower: Star-shaped, pale pink to white blooms borne on tall, slender, unbranched flowering stalks
- Stem: Erect, rigid flowering stalks rise 30–60 cm above the basal leaf rosette
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist; water when the top 1 cm of soil feels slightly dry
Fertilization
No fertilization needed; nutrients are obtained from captured insects. Fertilizers will damage the sensitive root system and disrupt nutrient uptake from prey
N/A：No fertilization is required; the plant obtains all necessary nutrients from trapped and digested insectsPruning
- Remove spent flowering stalks at the base after blooms fade to conserve the plant's energy
- Trim dead or yellowing leaves at the base of the rosette to maintain plant health and appearance
- Avoid disturbing the delicate root system during repotting, which should only be done every 2–3 years in spring
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No listed toxicity to cats
Humans: No known toxic effects on humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental carnivorous plant for specialized botanical collections and Mediterranean rock gardens
