The pitcher- like structure holds water and is topped with a hood or lid. Unsuspecting insects and other prey wander into the pitcher. Escape from the pitcher is prevented by a smooth surface, downward- pointing hairs, or inrolled rim. Eventually the trapped victim falls into the water and drowns. The drowned victim is then converted to plant nutrients by digestive enzymes in the water.
Sundews are mostly short- stemmed plants consisting of a rosette of foliage.
These hairs exude a clear, sticky fluid. The sticky droplets trap unwary insects or other small creatures that come in contact with it. The struggling victim stimulates the hairs to bend inward, drawing it closer to the leaf where it is digested into plant nutrients. Their Culture Carnivorous plants have more exacting requirements than most commonly grown houseplants. Carnivorous plants require a moist, acidic growing medium, high relative humidity, and bright light.