How

Soil

Most Cordyceps are suitable for planting in loose, alkaline or neutral soil. It is recommended to mix perlite, peat and vermiculite

Moisture

Cordyceps like to keep the soil moist in the substrate with good water permeability, but it can't produce ponding. It is recommended to adopt the "waist water method" once a week, that is, put the flower pot from the water pan to the waist of the basin, and take it back until the soil on the surface of the basin is wet. The soaking time is about 15 minutes. Be sure to remember that the water can't be too wet, otherwise it will lead to the decay of plant leaves

Illumination

Insect catching pansy can't be placed in direct sunlight, but it can't lack sunlight, so it's best to put the plants on the windowsill and balcony with good ventilation, especially in summer

Temperature

The suitable temperature range of insect catching viola is - 10-30 degrees, and the most suitable temperature is 0-20 degrees. To avoid high temperature, species in high mountain areas such as Mexico prefer temperature with large temperature difference. It will be difficult to cultivate insect catching Viola in temperate zone without cooling equipment in summer. Winter will enter dormancy, when the soil should be a little dry