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- The Sundew (Drosera) - A profile
- Sundew - A profile
- Protected in Germany native sundew species
- Does Drosera have to be fed?
- Sundew as a medicinal plant
- Tips
Sundew is a carnivorous plant with over 200 species
The Sundew (Drosera) - A profile
Sundew is undoubtedly one of the representative representatives of carnivorous plants. Of the more than 200 species include plant genus, some are very suitable for the entry into the interesting hobby of carnivore breeding. Worth knowing about Sundew - a profile.
Sundew - A profile
Protected in Germany native sundew species
Sundew is one of the endangered species in Germany. You must not excavate the plant in the wild or pick the upper cut.
In Germany there are three native species of the Sundew:
Does Drosera have to be fed?
Like all carnivorous plants, the sundew must not be fed. There are usually enough insects to catch the plant. If no carnal food is available, Drosera feeds on the roots and leaves with nutrients.
If you want to feed your sundew for illustrative purposes, give at most one animal that is still alive. Never feed dead insects as they may rot.
Sundew as a medicinal plant
Sundew has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries. The application is primarily for respiratory diseases. Sundew is administered as a tea or tincture.
The sticky secretions are used in biomedicine for tissue culture.
As sundew is protected, only natural plants or Drosera plants from other regions are used for the production of natural medicine.
Tips
The care of sundew is less expensive than many plant lovers think. Above all, it is important that no earth but special carnivore substrates are used. Only water Drosera with rainwater or distilled water.