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Old 08-25-2007, 04:57 AM
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Thats how they collect water in the wild. Some have evolved to become semi carnivorous and catch insects which land in the pools of water. They die and rot, and the plant absorbs the nutrients. Been meaning to get one, they look rather nice.
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