Fungus Gnats and Insectivorous Plants

[stefpix]

I have a Drosera adelae [you need to use distilled water and keep it in a saucer with an inch of water] attracts a ton of gnats. I have 2 small pinguicula moctezumae and i thought they would not attract as many gnats but one started trapping them.

there are different Pinguiculas so you have to choose the best one for your environment and one that can skip the winter dormancy [think mexicans are best - from what i read].

The Drosera seems a bit more effective - but I had all these for not long enough. also but the Drosera outside and teh sun caused some leaf burn - hope it will recover [the past week has been a lot hotter than the rest of the summer].
Anyway a Pyrethrin based spray works well and it may be less toxic than other chemical compounds.
I had tried neem oil but it leaves residue and damaged some Mango and Lychee seedlings' leaves.

Anyway I think the Drosera is the most effective - it seems to attracts the gnats.
The Venus Fly Trap could not really catch as many. no experience with pitcher plants... wanted to go for the less fussy.

I got the Pinguiculas off ebay... cheap shipping if you buy 2 or 3. if you send me a private message I can send you the link of the seller.

stefano