How to plant Drosera (sundew)
Sundews are generally not demanding to plant, but it is still worthwhile to know how to plant Drosera (sundew) correctly. Proper planting can only benefit them.. For this demonstration, I chose Drosera capensis. The plant is cleaned of old, dead leaves. It is advisable to clean the roots of remnants of old substrate. Care must be taken not to damage the roots. If the substrate cannot be completely removed, leave it as it is. If a root accidentally breaks off, it can be planted, and new plants will grow from it.
I pour a suitable substrate for the plant into the pot. The substrate is lightly compressed in the pot to prevent excessive settling over time. There should be enough to create a small mound, which will even out after watering. Next, I use an appropriate tool, such as tweezers, to create a small hole in the substrate.
Next, insert the plant into the created hole and gently push the substrate closer to the plant. Position the plant so that only the lower leaves are buried, and the roots are perpendicular to the substrate’s surface.
Then, take a watering can or another container for watering, and regulate the flow with your finger to gently moisten the entire area. Be cautious of too strong a stream, as it could wash away the substrate or partially bury the plant. This helps the substrate settle and wrap around the plant. If needed, adjust the substrate around the plant further using tweezers.
You can see the properly planted sundew in the image below. The plant is placed in the substrate up to the lower leaves and is oriented upwards.
