Are Ants Good Prey for Sundews? What They Actually Catch

Question

I have started to put my sundews outside in hopes that they will catch some food. My question is how are ants for sundew plants? Are they a good or bad food source for them?

Thank you, Steve

Answer

Ants are just fine as prey, but generally sundews don't catch ants that often. They are strong enough to get off the plants. Sundews catch more small flying insects.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
https://www.cobraplant.com