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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Joseph Hromy (verified owner) –
Outstanding and rare carnivorous plants. I really think this company always does great on producing and shipping a great product. Highly recommended
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Plant arrived in amazing shape, nice size too.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Arrived in good shape
Steve L. (verified owner) –
I received a beautiful multi-stemmed plant with “baby” shoots originating from the base. As always, I am extremely satisfied with purchasing CPs from Curious Plant.
Bernard John (verified owner) –
Shipping was fast. Very healthy plant!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Alyssa N. (verified owner) –
Again, another great plant and larger than I was expecting. Packaged very well and is recovering from shipping well.
Ralph Allen (verified owner) –
Absolutely love my roridula! Arrived in great shape, bigger than expected and looks beautiful 😍
Nathan Radke (verified owner) –
It is beautiful and healthy. It reminds me of a little traffela tree from the lorax and I love it so much
Ken B. (verified owner) –
I named the plant Hello Gorgeous and watch her grow.