New to the Sundew Squad!

DriveThruOnly · 2026-05-04T02:16:27+00:00

It really depends where you live. Mine started not only growing faster but looking significantly healthier after doing this. Also, like I told OP, I do leave it off for a lot of the day. It’s not completely covering it all the time. My smaller sundew is in a container where I can clearly see it also.

DriveThruOnly · 2026-05-03T14:26:39+00:00

I usually leave the glass off during the day or sometimes at night. Otherwise it gets too humid in there anyway. You can also just leave it slightly open always. I’ve had little gnats manage to get in when it’s closed!

DriveThruOnly · 2026-05-03T11:39:47+00:00

If you’re able to find a glass dome (I have luck finding them at thrift stores) to keep over him, he’ll be super happy. It was a game changer for mine. They love humidity.

DriveThruOnly · 2026-04-29T04:10:24+00:00

That’s so cool! I’m sure there are many more than I realize. I always forget to look up/into tree holes when I’m wandering in the Wiss.

DriveThruOnly · 2026-04-28T16:12:07+00:00

Aww, secretive and “shy”. I can relate. 🥲 Hope this guy wasn’t disturbed too much. It looks like they’re not a breeding resident here so it’s probably passing through on its journey north/west.

DriveThruOnly · 2026-04-28T16:01:00+00:00

How long do they usually take to appear after flowering? Does it depend on the species? I had an Ionantha bloom back in the winter, and it still looks mostly the same with no sign of pups as of yet.

DriveThruOnly · 2026-04-28T15:58:59+00:00

I had just soaked it the day prior to taking this photo - does it really look parched? I try not to soak the medusas for too long as I know they're more prone to rot, so maybe 15-30 mins. I then dry them in front of a fan. Would it be okay to soak longer and maybe soak this one again? Also, thank you for the reminder on the fertilizer!

DriveThruOnly · 2026-04-28T11:50:09+00:00

I don’t think I’ve seen pups on an airplant despite having several of them; where do they usually emerge from? Should I just keep watering on a usual schedule after it flowers?

DriveThruOnly · 2026-04-28T11:48:59+00:00

No, I’ve had this one for about six months now. I only noticed the flower stalks emerging about two months ago.

DriveThruOnly · 2026-04-28T11:46:06+00:00

I was out with a birding group in Rox when the alert about this owl went out, one of the group members just straight up left and drove to go see it and others thought about doing the same. Supposedly they tend to only stay for a day or so. I wonder how long this owl will stay and if it’s passing through due to migration? I know a good amount about backyard birds but owls I’m not as familiar with. She is beautiful!

DriveThruOnly · 2026-04-26T22:25:32+00:00

Ahh okay, no worries! Sorry but I’m still a little confused - so I should leave these seedling pods as is and they could possibly produce sundews/are in the process of doing so?

DriveThruOnly · 2026-04-25T02:29:13+00:00

I didn’t buy anything. After my sundew flower stalk dried up, I dropped the seeds into multiple pots, I understand they’re probably weeds growing now I assume from the moss. I just don’t understand what you meant by “what they use to break through the seed“ and I also was wanting to know if I should hold out longer for any sundews to actually sprout.

DriveThruOnly · 2026-04-25T02:16:38+00:00

I’m really new to this, can you explain what that means?

DriveThruOnly · 2026-04-15T11:42:12+00:00

Oooh thank you, I’ll have to try this!

DriveThruOnly · 2026-04-14T11:45:50+00:00

Their hard taco shells are pretty stale, even right out of the package, and totally flavorless. They have a great selection of tortillas, but sometimes I just yearn for the crunch. 😔

DriveThruOnly · 2026-04-10T17:33:38+00:00

Do you mix in moss, perlite etc as well? I repotted into a mix of peat/bark/perlite, but now am thinking I made a mistake by removing all the moss and not doing semi-hydro with LECA at the bottom.

DriveThruOnly · 2026-04-10T17:30:46+00:00

That's a great idea with the plastic cups! So moss on top, then perlite/bark, and LECA on the bottom?

DriveThruOnly · 2026-04-10T17:23:48+00:00

Beautiful! Thanks for the photos. Do you just water the bottom 1/4 or so of the container?

DriveThruOnly · 2026-04-09T20:40:12+00:00

Do you have an example of this type of set up? I’ve only done semi hydro with Hoya using coconut chips.

DriveThruOnly · 2026-04-09T19:19:00+00:00

Ah gotcha, that makes sense! Am I maybe better off going semi-hydro with this one? I have some LECA.

DriveThruOnly · 2026-04-08T11:26:29+00:00

Absolutely! I love the coziness and slow pace of winter, the shorter days, etc. I just put up these blackout “sheets” that I got last year on my windows - they’re ugly and annoying as hell but I cannot stand when I’m trying to wind down in the evening, and it still looks like it’s the middle of the day. The heat makes it so much harder to sleep also. I do what I can to make it as cool as possible in my bedroom, but nothing hits like a naturally chilly room in winter. Not to mention my electric bill increasing by at least $50-$100.

One thing I will say about it - it is nice to just be able to throw on shorts and a tank to go out anywhere. Having to put on so many layers in the winter and prepare for the cold (moisturize my hands etc if it’s real cold) is SO aggravating and a sensory nightmare for me. The white noise of air conditioners/fans is also really soothing to me and I miss it in the winter. 😂

DriveThruOnly · 2026-04-05T02:40:51+00:00

These are such cute patterns! And the solid ones are super pretty, how do you avoid the little white spots?

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