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Growing Drosera capensis Outdoors in Portland, Oregon

Summer Outside, Winter Under Lights

A D. capensis will thrive on a Portland porch with 5–6 hours of direct sun from late spring to early fall. Bring it indoors before the first hard frost (light freeze is okay).

Indoor Winter Setup

T5 HO fluorescent fixture (2× 54W) 6–8 inches above plant.
14‑hour photoperiod.
1:1 peat/perlite, tray watering.

Your Sarracenia flava, Darlingtonia, and Pinguicula moranensis doing well in the same spot confirms the location is suitable.

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