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Roridula gorgonias

Roridula gorgonias Flycatcher Bush Carnivorous Plants
Roridula gorgonias Flycatcher Bush Carnivorous Plants

Roridula gorgonias

Price range: $58.00 through $140.00

Out of stock

(60 customer reviews)

Roridula gorgonias is a carnivorous shrub-like plant native to the cape of South Africa. Unlike other types of carnivorous plants that produce water-based dew secretions, R. gorgonias produces an extremely sticky resin-based dew that won’t rinse off in the rain. R. gorgonias cannot digest trapped bugs directly for nutrients and instead relies on a symbiotic relationship with a local species of assassin bug. The bugs are specially adapted to navigate the sticky tentacles of Roridula, eating other trapped insects and in turn fertilizing the plant by leaving their droppings on the leaf surfaces. In cultivation, applying diluted fertilizer to the leaves regularly can be used as a substitute for feeding.

*See size descriptions below*

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Brand: Curious Plant

Description

Size and packing method: Small plants are roughly 2 inches tall, medium plants are about 5 inches tall, and large plants are around 7-8 inches tall.  Each pot contains one or more plants and is packed securely to prevent dislodgement during shipping. Pot size is 2 inches tall. We recommend moving medium size plants to a bigger pot 1-2 months after arrival.

Growing requirements

Mature size: 4-5 feet tall, although usually about 3 feet in cultivation
Light: Full sun
Soil: Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix or peat-sand mix
Feeding: Foliar feed with diluted Maxsea fertilizer every 2 weeks
Humidity: 40-60%
Water: Keep soil damp at all times in summer and slightly drier in winter, provide water that is low in salts and minerals such as rain or distilled water
Temperature: 32-85°F with moderately cool temperatures preferred
Dormancy: None technically but appreciates slightly cooler, drier conditions in winter

Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.

60 reviews for Roridula gorgonias

  1. Chris (verified owner) –

    I just purchased 3 large , I believe they were the last ones because they’re now out of stock . I absolutely love this plant. They all arrived healthy and happy. I’m a regular customer of Curious Plant and will continue to be. I seriously can’t say enough about them !!!! I’m looking forward to the Spring when the small and medium sizes are available. I’ll be purchasing 2 of each. Outstanding service and Cheers to the staff !! 👏🏻

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  5. Jason Lord (verified owner) –

    Awesome piece!

  6. Llenn (verified owner) –

    When my roridula arrived, it was very carefully packaged and healthy. I was pleasantly surprised with the size of the small option and it seemed to have very little stress from shipping. 10/10

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  8. Paul D. –

    Plant was actually in better condition and size than I was expecting. It was well packaged and arrived very quickly. Plant showed no shipping stress and is adapting well to its new home. First picture is minutes after unpacking it. Second picture is 2 weeks later.

    Image #1 from Paul D.
    Image #2 from Paul D.

  9. Taylor H. (verified owner) –

    Gorgeous plant arrived in perfect condition, fast shipping, great customer service, I cannot say enough good things about curious plant! Thanks again!

  10. Daniel D. (verified owner) –

    I love my Roridula! Shipping was fast and it’s super healthy! Highly recommended!!

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