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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Bright indirect sunlight with 1–2 hours of morning direct sun; avoid intense midday summer sun that can scorch leaves
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; use distilled, rain, or reverse-osmosis water to prevent mineral buildup that harms sensitive roots
Temperature
Thrives in cool to temperate conditions; tolerates light frost (down to 5°C) during winter dormancy
Characteristics
- Leaf: Basal rosette of fleshy, pale green leaves coated in sticky glandular hairs to trap and digest small insects
- Flower: Showy purple-pink, funnel-shaped blooms on thin, upright leafless stalks
- Stem: Slender, delicate flowering stalks that rise 10–20 cm above the leaf rosette
Care Guide
Watering
Maintain consistent soil moisture using tray watering to keep humidity high
Fertilization
Diluted carnivorous plant fertilizer once monthly (optional, as insects provide most nutrients). Do not use standard houseplant fertilizers, as they contain excessive minerals that are toxic to carnivorous roots
N/A：Carnivorous plants obtain sufficient nutrients from trapped insects; additional fertilizers are not recommendedPruning
- Remove dead, browned leaves after winter dormancy to keep the rosette tidy
- Trim spent flower stalks once blooms fade to redirect energy to new leaf growth
- Repot every 2–3 years in spring; handle delicate roots with care to avoid damage
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA-verified non-toxic to cats; no reported toxicity
Humans: Non-toxic to humans; no known adverse effects from ingestion or contact
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Carnivorous ornamental plant for bog gardens, terrariums, or container cultivation
