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.
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James Erjavec (verified owner) –
Curious Plant is the place to go when you are looking for unique and fascinating plants. Great customer service, shipping occurred within a couple days of the order, and the Roridula was effectively packaged for maximum protection during transport. The write-ups about the plants on their website are thorough and informative.
Dakotah (verified owner) –
Omg I’m extremely blissed out🤣😆😃 great plant!🌺💖 packing was excellent 😆😃🤩here’s a sketch to share
Dakotah (verified owner) –
Plant came with flower buds!!!
Kellie Monroe (verified owner) –
Paul w. (verified owner) –
Great shipping and plant as always.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Huge, healthy plant. Even bigger than expected. After several weeks still thriving, and even has a couple of flower buds!
Dusty Dawson (verified owner) –
This plant came in so well packaged and in perfect condition. If it were possible to give more than 5 stars I would!
Paul (verified owner) –
Fabulous plants, as always.
Harvey M. (verified owner) –
Very healthy plant and nice size
Daniel (verified owner) –