Vacation Watering Solutions for Sundews: No Magic Bullet

A Missouri grower leaving for a week asks how to maintain a potted sundew in a terrarium with a water bowl. Plant has thrived all summer outdoors. Should it be moved indoors near bright light?

Jeff Dallas offers two realistic options: (1) have someone water it, or (2) invest in an automatic watering system (e.g., Claber timer, ~$50+). No "magic bullet" exists. After a couple days without water, the plant will dry out. Dallas apologizes for the lack of a simple solution.

For short absences, thoroughly watering and sealing the terrarium (high humidity reduces transpiration) can buy a few extra days. But for a week, human or automated intervention is necessary. Moving indoors to lower light reduces water use but also reduces dew production and health.