PlantFun
Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full to partial sun; tolerates dappled shade in hot afternoons to prevent leaf scorch
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; use distilled or rainwater to avoid mineral buildup in nutrient-poor growing media
Temperature
Thrives in cool to temperate conditions; tolerates light frosts down to 5°C; avoid prolonged temperatures above 25°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Basal rosette of linear to spatulate leaves, covered in glandular sticky hairs to trap insects
- Flower: Pale pink to white five-petaled blooms, held on slender upright stems above the rosette
- Stem: Slender, green, glandular-hairy stems supporting inflorescences
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist; avoid drying out completely
Fertilization
Diluted carnivorous plant fertilizer once monthly. Avoid standard houseplant fertilizers as they can damage the plant's sensitive root system
Composted pine needle tea：Steep fully composted pine needles in rainwater for 24 hours, dilute 1:20 for root drench; avoid raw pine needles to prevent soil imbalancesPruning
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional blooming and redirect energy to rosette growth
- Remove any brown or damaged leaves to maintain rosette health and prevent pest buildup
- Trim back leggy stems after the flowering season to promote compact, dense growth
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA does not list this species as toxic to cats
Humans: No known toxic compounds to humans; safe for handling
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Alpine garden ornamental; carnivorous plant collection specimen
