Drosera aliciae Rescue: Light Deficiency Confirmed by Photos

From Mystery Decline to Clear Diagnosis: Light, Light, Light

Grower's 3-month D. aliciae lost dew, brown lower leaves, brown tips. West window, natural light only (cloudy winter), tray watering, room-temp water. Suspected overwatering. Sent photos.

Expert Diagnosis (Jeff Dallas)

100% light issue. Cloudy winter + west window = insufficient. Plant color tells all: reddish/dewy = enough light; pale green/no dew = needs more.

Watering Notes

• Soil always damp (bog plants).
• Low-mineral water essential (distilled, rain, RO, melted snow). Tap water = mineral buildup → repot needed.

Solution

Supplement with artificial light. Simple fluorescent desk lamp + timer works well. Photos confirmed pale, etiolated growth.