Drosera spathulata (Common Sundew)

[Bowfinger]

I have ordered these in domed pots to add to my tanks. With the never ending battle controlling flying insects, I have decided to try this approach. I wanted to use venus fly traps, but they have a dormancy period unlike Drosera spathulata. Furthermore, these guys inhabit Southeast Asia just as my cyrtodactyl's do.
Any experience on the subject would be great.

 

[GutterRoxy]

D. spatulata is really my favorite of the Droseras and is fairly easy to care for. Remember that these require nutrient-free soil that provides good drainage. Use a standard soil mixture of 1 part peat moss and 1 part perlite. Never use potting soil or fertilizer or else your plant wont eat and there will be no end to your pest problems. Also remember to never let the soil dry out and to repot them every year. Changing the soil improves root aeration and strengthens the health of your plants, this can be done at any time of the year.

 

[Bowfinger]

Thanks for the help Roxy. If I wanted to get more involved with plants out of Malaysia and Thailand, do you have a good source to check into for supply and information.

 

[GenAureliano]

Try California Carnivores in Sebastapol, CA. Website http://www.californiacarnivores.com/ for carnivores plants from southeast asia. The owner, Peter, wrote an excellent book called "Savage Garden" and has all his plants on display at the San Francisco Flower Conservatory. Peter has a little bit of herp knowledge too and is extremely helpful and kind.

 

[Bowfinger]

I will check his site out in more detail another time but it looks amazing from what I have seen. Thanks.