Roridula gorgonias

Gorgon's Roridula

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Carnivorous shrub from South Africa featuring sticky glandular leaves that trap insects, supported by a unique symbiotic relationship with predatory bugs.
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Plant Details

Common Name Gorgon's Roridula
Family Roridulaceae
Genus Roridula
Species Gorgonias
Origin South Africa
Blooming Small white axillary flowers in summer, rarely seen indoors.
Leaf Color Grey-green to silvery green
Sunlight Sun
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Highly acidic, well-draining mix of peat, sand, and perlite. Low nutrients.

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Watering

Water regularly during active growth (spring/summer), keep moist but not waterlogged. Reduce significantly in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun preferred for best color and growth; requires bright light indoors.

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Fertilization

No fertilizers needed; obtains nutrients from trapped insects and symbiotic bugs.

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Pruning

Minimal pruning, remove dead leaves to maintain air circulation.

Pest Control Aphid Pameridea Bug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2500 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
10 – 30
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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