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Temperate Sundew Dew Loss During Heat Wave

Dillon in Sherwood, Oregon reports temperate sundews/dewthreads producing little mucilage during a heat wave. Grown in full sun, distilled water, 1:1 peat:perlite.

Jeff Dallas: Normal on hot days—mucilage decreases but returns overnight. Keep pots in water, maintain full sun. Sundews produce mucilage directly from photosynthesis.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
https://www.cobraplant.com

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