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.
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.
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!
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Dacrydium@lemmy.wtf · 5 pts · 1y
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 · 2 pts · 1y
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 · 2 pts · 1y
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 · 2 pts · 1y
Good point. I've had success with a terrarium but it's a pain to keep clean
Eagle0110@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y
It's really not a surprise this particular species is soooo widely spread! :D