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Roridula gorgonias

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

Roridula gorgonias

$58.00 – $98.00

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(42 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 and medium plants are about 5 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.

42 reviews for Roridula gorgonias

  1. 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.

  2. Dakotah (verified owner) –

    Omg I’m extremely blissed out🤣😆😃 great plant!🌺💖 packing was excellent 😆😃🤩here’s a sketch to share

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  3. Dakotah (verified owner) –

    Plant came with flower buds!!!

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  4. Kellie Monroe (verified owner) –

  5. Paul w. (verified owner) –

    Great shipping and plant as always.

  6. Anonymous (verified owner) –

    Huge, healthy plant. Even bigger than expected. After several weeks still thriving, and even has a couple of flower buds!

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  7. 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!

  8. Paul (verified owner) –

    Fabulous plants, as always.

  9. Harvey M. (verified owner) –

    Very healthy plant and nice size

  10. Daniel (verified owner) –

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