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OK! I did a lot of research for you and I found out that it can live in moist or dry soil. Since it can live in the desert, it can survive in dry soil. It does not have strong roots but can absorb a lot. Just remember not to drown your plant if you have one, because it would most likely die. Hope I helped you! =)
What else can I help you with?
Do sundews absorb nitrates best through their roots or through their leaves?
Except for pygmy sundews, yes.
What color are sundews?
They are yellow and red.
Are sundews vacular or nonvascular?
nonvasular
What are facts about sundews?
Sundews, belonging to the genus Drosera, are carnivorous plants known for their glandular hairs that secrete a sticky substance to trap insects. They thrive in nutrient-poor, acidic soils, primarily found in bogs and wetlands. Sundews utilize enzymes to digest their prey, absorbing nutrients to supplement their growth. With over 200 species, they exhibit a variety of forms and habitats, making them one of the most diverse groups of carnivorous plants.
What is scientific name of sundews?
Drosera sp.
Do sundews eat worms?
Sundews will eat worms if the worms are small enough to be held captive, killed and digested by the secretions from the sticky glandular hairs on the sundew leaf.
Where do you find information on giant African sundews?
how big can it grow
What is drosera?
Drosera is a genus of carnivorous plants commonly known as sundews. These plants have sticky, glandular tentacles on their leaves that trap and digest insects for nutrients. Sundews are found in various habitats around the world and are known for their vibrant colors and unique adaptations for carnivory.
Can cape sundews survive without eating meat?
Sundews can survive without eating meat if they are growing in good soil. They only consume insects because the soil they grow in lacks important nutrients.
Why don't other plants trap flies?
carnivorous plants for example sundews
Is a sundew a Venus fly trap?
no -sundews can trap flies, but sundews are members of the Genus Drosera whereas Venus Flytraps are of the Genus Dionaea. Sundews have a different technique for trapping insects, which involves using sticky dew, and using tentacles that can wrap around prey. Venus flytraps use trigger hairs to quickly snap their trap shut. Refer to related link for more information
What colour is a sundew plant?
Sundews are green, but they can also have red and other bright colors that attract insects. Sundews use green chlorophyl the same as other plants to make their food. The insects they trap provide nutrients that are lacking in the soil they live on.
