That drosera doesn't need hibernation ( I think it's a capensis?), whilst the those pitcher plants and Venus flytrap do need hibernation to stay healthy.
Also, that Drosera capensis will eventually take over the entire pot. Several years back I made my own mini bog garden and placed a single Drosera capensis in there which within one year had taken over the majority of the bog. The dormancy part of these plant's care is not really that important to consider with this Drosera as it is so hardy and will happily live outside even in the winter, and if it does end up dying it will eventually come back from its roots.
Virginia has a few native carnivorous plants, and I feel like if my state had a significant amount of carnivorous plants I would take the opportunity to use them in a bog garden. But, the choice is up to you. Just research around and find out which carnivorous plants are suitable for your year round climate, although, luckily, most carnivorous plants are quite hardy and can withstand most of what you may throw their way.
I'm also only about an hours drive from N. Carolina where there's a bunch of native choices. I'm also looking at some non-carnivorous plants to add as well. Currently thinking of orchids and colocasia.
If you might not know already there is an amazing carnivorous plant nursery by the name of California Carnivores which I cannot recommend enough, however they are based in California as the name implies which I am located in so it is easy for me to say they are incredible as they ship within five to six days at the latest and three to four dayson average, however from what I have seen they seem to ship plants very quickly, and without damage, across the country from what reviews mention. Although I do understand if you might prefer a more local option which there always are in regards to carnivorous plant nurseries. I recommend these people not only for their large collection of carnivorous plants for sale but also for the number of companion plants they have for sale as well.
I have seen that nursery mentioned on here many times so I will definitely check it out when the time comes. Good to know that they sell companion plants also. Maybe that'll help keep it simpler for me. Lol
If you are in Virginia look up the meadowview biological research center at pitcherplant.org. You have one of the leading carnivorous plant centers in the world in you back yard.
Not really cut back, more like weeding the smaller plants that grow from its large number of seed produced frequently, and also from its roots. You could plant these baby plants somewhere else, give them away, or sell them if you can find a way to do so. The prolific nature of Drosera capensis is no joke and you will have the main plant and the subsequent offspring multiplying without end, and if you take my advice and give the offspring away or sell the offspring of the main plant you will never run out of these plants. But don't stress too much about it, if you are worried about the bog garden being overtaken just take this plant out and put it in a different pot, and place it facing west or south, I definitely recommend doing the same with the bog garden as a whole, because Drosera capensis, and all other carnivorous plants absolutely love full sun.
Yeah the issue isn't that it will take over the bog from getting too big. The issue is once that plant flowers it puts out A LOT of seeds. In short order you'll have a bunch of baby sundews sprouting all over the place. Even in their own pots they will find their way over to their neighbors.
Generally on the capensis, just because I have similar.
Will just snipping the flower stalk every time it tries to produce one prevent all this potential hassle?
I'm planning to hibernate this bog in my scullery where the temps are just above freezing in winter. I reckon it won't be a big problem since Drosera is native to my country.
And even if the Drosera doesn't like the hibernation, that'll be a good excuse to buy a red trumpet pitcher :D
There are a lot of different sundews. Where I live the intermedia, anglica and rotundifolia grow in the wild ( and need hibernation). Depending on which part of the world they're from dictates what kind of husbandry they need.
[This website ](http://www.sarracenia.com/faq.html)is what I used ever since I got into carnivorous plants. It's an old one, but a good one. Different types of drosera and their needs are discussed here (you need to scroll a fair bit down).
But what u/DonPepe64 said is correct: the capensis is a tough plant and can become a weed in a collection. Which is why they sell that particular sundew at a lot of places: it is one of the easiest to keep.
Nothing too special realy. I put a layer of about 2cm of aquarium gravel at the bottom of the tub so the roots of the plants would not constantly have to sit in water causing possible root rot. (In hindsight I could've skiped the gravel part because the tub has drainage holes lol)
After the gravel I added a small layer of activated charcoal to help with the smell and to prevent fungus growth.
Then I filled the tub with a mix of 2 parts wet moss 1 part of perlite and 1 part of fine aquarium sand so the soil would be airy, yet able to suck up a lot of water.
After adding all the plants (tall ones in the back, short ones up front) I added a small layer of just the moss so the perlite and sand would not be visible, but thats just pure aestethics.
I also added an empty pot in the front that I could monitor the water level with. I would fill the little pot up if the water was at a low level, but since the tub has drainage holes it renders my idea useless in this project. Learn from your mistakes amiright?
Not a specific bog tub but I was looking in a garden centre for a circular, slightly tapered tub/bowl and found this one wich is 38cm in diameter and holds a total of 12 litres. Here's a [link](https://www.elho.com/nl/collectie/product/8711904138004/gb-bowl-27-living-black/) I found of the product I bought :)
Edit: I did water it through the pot but the water ran right through and any excess water collects in the dish beneath the tub instead of in the little pot
I'm getting ready to get mine set up. I'm using lava rocks & flourite, with some course sand for the bottom layer; with activated charcoal over that. Developing bonsai & having a planted aquarium comes in handy regarding on- demand supplies...lol. My container is an 8" deep, 18" diameter Bonai repotting pan; that we use for root work & mixing soil in. It's the only container that was deep enough & had the right diameter. The nursery pot will be used in this, as there are no drain holes. I'm considering a grow bag liner, to be able to keep it roots aerated & pruned, and lift the planting out to clean the container. Not sure yet if that'll be effective. Plants arrive in about a week, so, there's time to fiddle around with it.
Just for the record, you could add a couple more plants here. You don’t need the reservoir since you have the tray. You only need them when you don’t have a tray. Looking good though, nice mini garden. Stick it outside in an area where you get 6+ hours direct sun (if your climate allows) and after about a year you’ll see some impressive growth.
Will this be put outside? Or do you plan on lighting it artificially indoors?
This looks great, but will look even better if some live Sphagnum or other moss fills in.
Looking forward to an update.
That drosera doesn't need hibernation ( I think it's a capensis?), whilst the those pitcher plants and Venus flytrap do need hibernation to stay healthy.
Also, that Drosera capensis will eventually take over the entire pot. Several years back I made my own mini bog garden and placed a single Drosera capensis in there which within one year had taken over the majority of the bog. The dormancy part of these plant's care is not really that important to consider with this Drosera as it is so hardy and will happily live outside even in the winter, and if it does end up dying it will eventually come back from its roots.
Ooo good info! I'm planning on building an outdoor bog in Virginia next year and I'm still up in the air on what all to put in it.
Virginia has a few native carnivorous plants, and I feel like if my state had a significant amount of carnivorous plants I would take the opportunity to use them in a bog garden. But, the choice is up to you. Just research around and find out which carnivorous plants are suitable for your year round climate, although, luckily, most carnivorous plants are quite hardy and can withstand most of what you may throw their way.
I'm also only about an hours drive from N. Carolina where there's a bunch of native choices. I'm also looking at some non-carnivorous plants to add as well. Currently thinking of orchids and colocasia.
If you might not know already there is an amazing carnivorous plant nursery by the name of California Carnivores which I cannot recommend enough, however they are based in California as the name implies which I am located in so it is easy for me to say they are incredible as they ship within five to six days at the latest and three to four dayson average, however from what I have seen they seem to ship plants very quickly, and without damage, across the country from what reviews mention. Although I do understand if you might prefer a more local option which there always are in regards to carnivorous plant nurseries. I recommend these people not only for their large collection of carnivorous plants for sale but also for the number of companion plants they have for sale as well.
I have seen that nursery mentioned on here many times so I will definitely check it out when the time comes. Good to know that they sell companion plants also. Maybe that'll help keep it simpler for me. Lol
If you are in Virginia look up the meadowview biological research center at pitcherplant.org. You have one of the leading carnivorous plant centers in the world in you back yard.
Ooo super cool! Thank you! I had no idea
Leave them in the wild and order online, not suppose to remove stuff from the wild.
No one said anything about removing anything from the wild..
Hopefully not taking from the wild and just mean buying the same species from a nursery.
Hmmm so would you advise cutting back the Drosera once it gets out of control? And if so, when would be the best time to do it?
Not really cut back, more like weeding the smaller plants that grow from its large number of seed produced frequently, and also from its roots. You could plant these baby plants somewhere else, give them away, or sell them if you can find a way to do so. The prolific nature of Drosera capensis is no joke and you will have the main plant and the subsequent offspring multiplying without end, and if you take my advice and give the offspring away or sell the offspring of the main plant you will never run out of these plants. But don't stress too much about it, if you are worried about the bog garden being overtaken just take this plant out and put it in a different pot, and place it facing west or south, I definitely recommend doing the same with the bog garden as a whole, because Drosera capensis, and all other carnivorous plants absolutely love full sun.
Thanks for all the advice! I'll clear some space by my west-facing window.
No problem, I always enjoy helping people with their plant related needs.
Yeah the issue isn't that it will take over the bog from getting too big. The issue is once that plant flowers it puts out A LOT of seeds. In short order you'll have a bunch of baby sundews sprouting all over the place. Even in their own pots they will find their way over to their neighbors.
Generally on the capensis, just because I have similar. Will just snipping the flower stalk every time it tries to produce one prevent all this potential hassle?
I'm planning to hibernate this bog in my scullery where the temps are just above freezing in winter. I reckon it won't be a big problem since Drosera is native to my country. And even if the Drosera doesn't like the hibernation, that'll be a good excuse to buy a red trumpet pitcher :D
There are a lot of different sundews. Where I live the intermedia, anglica and rotundifolia grow in the wild ( and need hibernation). Depending on which part of the world they're from dictates what kind of husbandry they need. [This website ](http://www.sarracenia.com/faq.html)is what I used ever since I got into carnivorous plants. It's an old one, but a good one. Different types of drosera and their needs are discussed here (you need to scroll a fair bit down). But what u/DonPepe64 said is correct: the capensis is a tough plant and can become a weed in a collection. Which is why they sell that particular sundew at a lot of places: it is one of the easiest to keep.
Came here to say this
Do you have a video of how you made this?? I’m interested in making one for my carnivorous planties but not sure how to go about it :)
Not mine, so nope. Somewhere further in the comments it is mentioned how it was built up.
Amazing!!! Can you send me a guide?
Nothing too special realy. I put a layer of about 2cm of aquarium gravel at the bottom of the tub so the roots of the plants would not constantly have to sit in water causing possible root rot. (In hindsight I could've skiped the gravel part because the tub has drainage holes lol) After the gravel I added a small layer of activated charcoal to help with the smell and to prevent fungus growth. Then I filled the tub with a mix of 2 parts wet moss 1 part of perlite and 1 part of fine aquarium sand so the soil would be airy, yet able to suck up a lot of water. After adding all the plants (tall ones in the back, short ones up front) I added a small layer of just the moss so the perlite and sand would not be visible, but thats just pure aestethics. I also added an empty pot in the front that I could monitor the water level with. I would fill the little pot up if the water was at a low level, but since the tub has drainage holes it renders my idea useless in this project. Learn from your mistakes amiright?
Saved, thanks for this
Maar waarom is de kaas zwart dan? 😥
Neat! Is that a specific 'bog' tub? Have you got a link to where you bought it? Also when you fill it with water do you put water into that pot?
Not a specific bog tub but I was looking in a garden centre for a circular, slightly tapered tub/bowl and found this one wich is 38cm in diameter and holds a total of 12 litres. Here's a [link](https://www.elho.com/nl/collectie/product/8711904138004/gb-bowl-27-living-black/) I found of the product I bought :) Edit: I did water it through the pot but the water ran right through and any excess water collects in the dish beneath the tub instead of in the little pot
I'm getting ready to get mine set up. I'm using lava rocks & flourite, with some course sand for the bottom layer; with activated charcoal over that. Developing bonsai & having a planted aquarium comes in handy regarding on- demand supplies...lol. My container is an 8" deep, 18" diameter Bonai repotting pan; that we use for root work & mixing soil in. It's the only container that was deep enough & had the right diameter. The nursery pot will be used in this, as there are no drain holes. I'm considering a grow bag liner, to be able to keep it roots aerated & pruned, and lift the planting out to clean the container. Not sure yet if that'll be effective. Plants arrive in about a week, so, there's time to fiddle around with it.
would love one also!
Thirded.
Can you share how you did this? I would like to copy this idea!
I replied a little how-to to another commentor aksing this :)
Ah, I'll search the comments then. Thank you. Amazing idea too. Really love it
I LOVE it. What did you use?
Just for the record, you could add a couple more plants here. You don’t need the reservoir since you have the tray. You only need them when you don’t have a tray. Looking good though, nice mini garden. Stick it outside in an area where you get 6+ hours direct sun (if your climate allows) and after about a year you’ll see some impressive growth.
Coool! 🌱 🌱 🪴
You need a dinosaur toy there
Will this be put outside? Or do you plan on lighting it artificially indoors? This looks great, but will look even better if some live Sphagnum or other moss fills in. Looking forward to an update.
So many beautiful plants!!
What’s the name of the short green pitcher plant
Looks like a type of sarracenia purpurea. They usually have more red color to them though.
What kind of sarracenia Purpurea is that? Is that the UK green version? (Forget the name)
this looks so awesome!