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Cape Sundew Heat Stress in Miami: Move Indoors

Cape Sundew heat stress

Cape Sundew

D. capensis in Miami: 8+ hours sun, older leaves red-splotched, losing dew. Normal?

Heat stress. D. capensis is from cool coastal SA mountains (max ~80°F). Miami summer sun is too intense.

Fix

  • Move to sunny east window indoors (morning sun only).
  • Existing damaged leaves won't recover dew—wait for new growth.
  • Don't cut leaves until fully brown.

Indoor bright window = happy, dewy Cape sundews.

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