Rescuing a Stressed Drosera spatulata: Stop Moving It, Pick One Location

A Florida grower’s mail-order D. spatulata (quarter-sized) showed partial leaf curling, pale glands, and minimal growth. Care: alternating indoor/outdoor, 24/7 light (4900K/6500K), distilled/RO water, unknown peat mix.

Jeff Dallas: You’re babying it to death. Pick inside or outside—never move. Outdoors in sun with water tray (protect from freeze/heavy rain) is best. Indoors: 6500K bulb, 6″ above, 14-hour timer. No 24-hour light. Plants hate relocation. Resources: SNW tropical sundew caresheet, DVD vol. 2.

Follow-up: Plant size (quarter) matches D. spatulata. Stick to one location—Florida outdoors preferred.