DROSERA SUNDEWS: The best CARE TIPS to keep them thriving!

Today we take a closer look at my Drosera (sundew) collection, as well as pinguicula and Cephalotus for good measure. We discuss several care tips and I point out some interesting features of these wonderful little jewels of the plant world.
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00:00 Introduction
00:16 What's so great about sundews?
01:12 Drosera dichotoma giant & Drosera binata var. miltifida
01:43 Drosera nidiformis - do sundews bloom?
02:43 Do sundews have a dormancy?
02:56 Do pinguicula go dormant?
03:29 Pinguicula blooms - what's the spur for?
04:26 The easiest sundew to grow for beginners
04:50 Do sundews self seed?
05:06 Drosera capensis - red form
05:18 How to grow the biggest drosera capensis
05:36 Growing the King Sundew from seed (drosera regia)
06:05 How big are drosera roots?
06:21 How do you feed sundews?
06:42 Drosera prolifera
07:09 Drosera hamiltonii
07:28 Best time to see drosera 'twinkling'
07:43 Drosera slackii
08:13 New growth on cephalotus folicularis
08:28 Why cephalotus doesn't make new pitchers
08:53 When should you remove old cephalotus pitchers?
09:09 Will cephalotus grow as a houseplant?
09:24 Do cephalotus need a dormancy?
09:35 Should you leave cephalotus to bloom?
09:51 How to grow and water cephalotus
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[@renatecormick7399]

How interesting. Such lovely little plants, I can’t get over the colour of them all. Thanks for sharing.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

My pleasure! Great little plants - especially close up.😁

[@stefaniaglorio1500]

I love Sundews a lot! Yours are beautiful and your two pots of Cephalotus are 😍🤩😍simply gorgeous. Your Green House is full of fantastic treasures! 😉💚

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Thanks so much! 😊 I really like all the Drosera I can't get hold of! Isn't that always the case...🤷‍♂️

[@clivejones7921]

Many thanks. Really useful video and tour. I'm very new to the idea of keeping Drosera spp. but have recently acquired my first seedlings of D. spatulata and D. capensis (I think!!). I was very interested in the comments about transitioning from peat to coir, which is necessary as we quite-rightly withdraw peat from general horticultural use. The comment about washing salts out of coir was intriguing. I'm not even sure how one would do that. It must be very messy, wasteful and time-consuming, and must use huge amounts of de-ionised / RO water to accomplish. I need to do more research into this.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Yeah it's a royal pain! The last I looked there are products you can buy that are supposedly 'pre-washed' - I think Canna is one. That was some time ago - so I expect there are more options around now.

[@Tommyr]

Thanks for the CP update Geoff! Mine are doing well as well. I use crushed Betta bits to feed mine. I just sprinkle a little over the leaves every 2-3 weeks.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

They look fab at this time of year. Especially when you get them at eye level. 😁

[@Tommyr]

@@Grow_Up_Man55 Yup and when the Sun hit them just right!

[@Finkeldinken]

Wow, that is so sweet! Im still looking for a humble Nephentes for myself. But maybe I'll need another of these small carnivores too... 🤔😅

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

They’re fab little plants. You wouldn’t regret it! 😁

[@sunshinecarnivores1919]

When it comes to Drosera I believe each variety of needs their own grow guide. Because people who are new to carnivorous plants might get confused. You wouldn't grow tropical Drosera the same way you grow a temperate or tuberous variety.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

I agree. Perhaps you should make those videos - if you haven't already.

[@karikac2583]

I absolutely love those updates. Looking forward to another one about carnivorous plants! Also, what are winter conditions sir in your greenhouse( humidity, temperature and lighting? ) thank you in advance! 😊

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Glad to hear it! Winter conditions are: Min. temperature 12°C, humidity always 80 to 100%, and I use grow lights for 14 hours per day.

[@karikac2583]

@@Grow_Up_Man55 thank you so much.

[@kathymacomber5115]

Love that drosera

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Which one?? 😂

[@EmmaMorgan09]

I’ve been wanting a sundew for YEARS! Ended up with a pitcher! Can’t find sundews locally x

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

A Nepenthes is a good alternative! 🤣 Sundews are very easy to grow from seed which should expand your sources a bit - including from abroad if necessary. Good luck!

[@inclusivelyreal]

Which coir do you use now? I've been looking to repot my sundew and want to avoid peat, saw an old video of yours from a couple years back where you mentioned switching over to coir - did you end up finding a pre-washed coir okay or do you still need to rinse even those? Many thanks in advance for your advice :)

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Yeah I use a pre-washed coir. The company I use is CANNA and although it still registers as having some salts content - not enough to cause an issue in my experience. If you can get hold of sustainably grown sphagnum moss - that works too.

[@inclusivelyreal]

@@Grow_Up_Man55 Thanks so much! Just ordered a brick since I don't have quite enough plants to justify the large bag. I'll look into the besgrown sphagnum, I've heard good things about that. Thank you so much and all the wisdom you impart through your videos!

[@inclusivelyreal]

@@Grow_Up_Man55 Just wanted to give you an update - was able to successfully repot most of my clusters! Thanks again for your videos and all your help! :)

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Pleasure!

[@Aw_tig]

I completely forgot until about a week ago that I wanted to buy some of these for the conservatory, it is pretty much like a greenhouse in there in and I was hoping they would catch any flies that sneak in. What humidity is recommended for them and do you have any recommendations on where to buy?

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

I wouldn't worry about humidity unless you have consistently very low readings i.e.always below 30%. I tend to get mine from Hants Fly Traps (if you're in the UK). There's also Hewlett Cooper Carnivores I've never bought from but heard good things about - another UK company.

[@Aw_tig]

@@Grow_Up_Man55 thanks yes I’m in the Uk, certainly humidity never goes below 50%, I will look and get some ordered 👍

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

@@Aw_tig I used to use a hydrofogger but then realised there was little point given how high our humidity is anyway. Could have saved myself £450 there.

[@sharonmclaughlin2258]

I’ve been using fish flakes for my dosersa and pings.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Good choice. Cheap too! 😁

[@grannyplants1764]

Wow that Cephalotus looks mighty fine! My favorite CP’s right now are the 3 Drosera I have, there are so many weird forms…next I hope to get a Pinguicula ehlersiae, the shape is so cool, and I love the pink color. It’s $20 at Rainbow Carnivorous Plants though 😱 it was fun seeing how well your carnies are doing! 😊🌱

[@MangroveWorld]

There are over 300 different species of Drosera! One was even discovered on a facebook photo. When someone noticed a new species in the background.

[@Grow_Up_Man55]

Wow that must have been a bizarre moment! I see so many incredible ones on Instagram but then when i search for them we don't sell them over here in the UK. Always the case!😫