Sundew Brown Tips: Light, Humidity, and Water Quality

David's three sundews (red, white, typical) in Ohio winter: 1cm water, poor light. Undeveloped leaves show brown tips.

Primary Fix: More Light

Low light causes brown tips. Add a fluorescent desk lamp (13hr timer, 3–4" above plants). Combine with window light if possible.

Secondary Factors

Avoid furnace drafts—hot dry air worsens tip burn. Pebble tray boosts humidity. Water source critical: must be rain, distilled, or melted snow. Hard water causes brown tips. A photo would enable more specific advice.