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Drosera capensis in Eastern Washington: Indoors Only for This Highlander

John from Ellensburg, WA (hot summers, 90°F+ July days, occasional 100°F) asked whether his D. capensis 'Narrow Leaf' seeds from California Carnivores would fare better on a sunny east windowsill or outdoors.

Indoor Recommendation

Jeff Dallas advised indoors only. D. capensis is a cool, highland tropical from South Africa. Even in mild western Oregon, Sarracenia Northwest keeps them in greenhouses—they decline in sustained heat. They also tolerate freezes poorly.

Windowsill Superstar

On the flip side, D. capensis is one of the easiest carnivorous plants for sunny windowsills. It thrives in stable indoor temperatures and doesn't require dormancy.

Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
www.growcarnivorousplants.com

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