Thursday, August 4, 2011

Drocera and Sarracenia, Carnivorous Plant










Of the many types of carnivorous plants we commonly know as the insect-eating plants, there drocera name. Indeed, the plant is still a little alien ears and not as popular as its predecessor, the nepenthes.
Drocera is often found and thriving high in Australia, New Zealand, and several types of living area of ​​North America. Exotic appearance would deceive potential prey. At a glance we see them as ornamental plants muted.
In fact, between the two fibers are smooth out the poisonous liquid. The liquid is usually smoked like honey  insects because the stigma of a flower.Shortly after the sucking, the insect will die of poisoned liquids. In fact, there are several types of prey by pressing the lock or imprison the insect. When the insects are in the grip of drocera long it will die too.
Looking at its shape also not be surprised if drocera this evil plant. Average growth of small and hidden on the sidelines of the big rocks. Colorful with a very unique form of this is to trick prospective prey. As one of the private collection of ornamental plants, drocera is a fitting choice.

Drocera and sarrasenia have the same properties, following on to explain take care sarracenia:





 

Planting mediumlike media & phorus enough water binding but not mineralized. Can use spaghnum moss, peat moss, or a mixture of cocopeat + husk fuel with a ratio of 1:1.
WaterThese plants do not require water and nutrients from the media. It is recommended to use mineral-free water that can easily store the chemicals, just say distilled water, water R / Oair bottled. if somewhat bothered, could accommodate the rain water or it could be the result of water droplets AC (in the outdoor section)If you do not want the hassle of watering every day, give water to the pot saucers sarracenia. The water level is quite ± 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of the height of the pot.But if you do not want to wear pads water, wash 2-3 times a day, depending on the circumstances.
SunshineSarracenia is a devotee of the sun plants. Give the sun as much as possible and he will grow up healthy.
HumidityIn essence, required by sarracenia is the medium moist, not a humid climate conditions. So long as the media is sufficiently moist, the roots can grow to the optimum.
FertilizationThis plant is actually not require fertilizer. But if expecting more, it is advisable to use slow release fertilizer doses of plants in general.

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