Sundews!
from fossilesque@mander.xyz to science_memes@mander.xyz on 11 Apr 16:14
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Eagle0110@lemmy.world on 11 Apr 17:14 next collapse

It’s really not a surprise this particular species is soooo widely spread! :D

Dacrydium@lemmy.wtf on 11 Apr 20:54 collapse

Had a couple of these spontaneously grow in some sphagnum moss I was growing. Was pretty cool to observe. Every time I’ve tried to actually grow sundews it’s gone badly lol.

200ok@lemmy.world on 12 Apr 12:08 collapse

Oh wow, that’s cool! I have butterworts and they’re super finicky, too. I’ve propagated them and it always feels like a gamble which ones will survive, but so far I’ve found the best growing medium to be the sphagnum moss, like you mentioned.

Dacrydium@lemmy.wtf on 13 Apr 14:05 collapse

I think part of the problem for me was also growing them inside when they’re really an outside species. I should probably try some of the South African species! Butterworts are very cool too!

200ok@lemmy.world on 14 Apr 02:15 collapse

Good point. I’ve had success with a terrarium but it’s a pain to keep clean