These small attractive plants grow rosetted with sticky leafs, they are found in temperate areas and even as far as Mexico they have a variety of pretty coloured flowers which put on a show for a long while for the grower to enjoy and can certainly rival African violets if only their popularity increased The plants were originally grown by the Victorians to help control white fly in their green houses .the plants mainly catch small insects such as gnats which become stuck on the sticky leafs which roll over the insect so it can be digested.

Should be kept damp but not allowed to stand in water and should be protected from full sun

during winter months allow the soil to dry out almost completely and mist plants occasionally

The plants can be fed with occasionally with powered fish food if they don’t have access to insect prey

In their growing position.

These enjoy a wetter habitat so can be grown on the tray system again protect from full sun

Shading and allow plants to form winter resting buds and keep just damp during winter months.

Again if plants don’t have access to insects then powdered fish flakes can be used to feed the plant occasionally.

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