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Trimming Dead Leaves on Drosera spatulata

Optional Cosmetic Cleanup

Rosetted sundews like D. spatulata naturally keep a skirt of dead leaves. Removing them is fine if easy; it reduces mold risk in humid conditions. If they’re stubborn, leave them—no harm done.

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