Drosera aliciae Post-Shipping Decline: Transition Shock, Not Fatal

Normal Acclimation Symptoms in Mailed Sundews

Grower's week-old mail-order D. aliciae (LFS, 40W fluorescent 10 hrs) shows 2/4 developing leaves browning, tentacles dewy-less. Asked cause.

Transition shock from shipping. Give time. Keep wet. Monitor CFL heat—adjust distance (6" start). D. aliciae prefers cool side.

For detailed diagnosis, photo needed. But symptoms match typical post-shipping adjustment.

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