Starting Out With Drosera

Drosera, or sundews, could very likely win a contest for the most Seussian plant. Whimsical leaves, often brightly pigmented in good light, with tendrils dripping with digestive dew, are the main attraction of this carnivorous genus. To get started with this group of plants, I chose the "easiest" species, D. capensis and D. spatulata, which can be grown in a tropical terrarium. 

Drosera spatulata, without dew at the moment

Since these two can hybridize freely, perhaps I can attempt a cross when they flower simultaneously. But for now I'll just work out the basics of sundew culture-- although I suspect there will be future additions!