Facts about Sundews

Sundews are fascinating carnivorous plants found in wetlands worldwide, relying on sticky, glandular tentacles to trap unsuspecting insects.

Their vibrant, jewel-like appearances mask a quiet yet deadly feeding mechanism that supplements their nutrient needs.

By secreting enzymes, sundews break down prey for essential nitrogen in nutrient-poor soils, thriving under careful moisture and light conditions.

Their delicate, glistening traps mesmerize terrarium enthusiasts and onlookers, ensuring these plants remain prized botanical curiosities.

Each sundew variety offers unique coloration and tentacle arrangements, transforming ordinary wetland areas into captivating microhabitats teeming with tiny dramas.