Caleb's D. intermedia 'Cuba' stopped producing dew in terrarium; moved outside (similar plant doing fine) but no dew return. Summer usually hot/humid (80°F); recent days upper 70s/low humidity.
Jacob Farin: Most CP adapt to low humidity fine. Terrarium recovery was humidity-only; low light stopped dew. Moving out caused humidity shock. Fix: bag over pot with ½ dozen ¼" holes, under brightest fluorescent. Punch 2–3 more holes every 3 days until "Swiss cheese"—2 weeks to remove bag. Then gradually increase light: morning sun week 1, south window/shaded patio week 2, full sun week 3. Avoid drastic humidity/temp drops. Plant will reward with red tentacles and heavy dew.
Good Growing!
Jacob Farin
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