My plant has been growing well in the unheated conservatory.
This is Drosera capensis alba - Cape Sundew
It is one of the easiest to grow and is happy with the heat in Summer and the cooler / cold temperatures in the Winter. The main care point is keeping it moist all the time. I always keep the saucer topped up with rain water. During the Winter I also use the water from the de-humidifier I sometimes run in the conservatory.
The slender leaves are covered in a mass of very sticky globules which catch any unwary small flies which land on a leaf.
A fly's eye view
From experience I can vouch that they are very sticky.
This is beautiful. This new macro set up is more than earning it's keep.
ReplyDeleteAdrian: I spent some time wondering whether to spend the £45 on the Z axis slide table. Now pleased I did. I am getting my money's worth in pure enjoyment using it and seeing the results.
DeleteYes, amazing close up shot! Nature is lovely (and dangerous)!
ReplyDeleteEllen: I think some of the loveliest things in Nature need to be seen close up to appreciate them.
DeleteLove that plant John - especially from the fly's eye view.
ReplyDeleteWeaver: That and the Venus Fly Trap are amazing plants.
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