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Identifying a "Death Cube" Sundew: Likely Drosera spatulata Fraser Island Form

A grower bought a 2" sundew from Lowe's with no ID. Expert identifies it as Drosera spatulata Fraser Island Form – common mass-produced variety. Quick fix: cut off all older leaves, keep only crown. Reduces transpiration, allows immediate full sun. New leaves grow fast, red and dewy.

Carnivorous Plants: Identifying a Mystery Drosera Hybrid: Possible Ivan's Paddle; Drosera Spatulata Size Expectations: Mature Dimensions of the Spoon-Leaf Sundew; Dividing Drosera regia (King Sundew): Timing, Technique, and Soil Mix; Drosera regia Dormancy in California: Short Winter Rest; Identifying a Pale Drosera: Likely spatulata 'Fraser Island' or aliciae; Cape Sundew Tentacle Curling: Stress from Environmental Changes; Drosera regia (King Sundew) Leaf Tip Burn: Cool Nights and Media Matter; Reviving a Dewless Cape Sundew After Shipping; Identifying a Mystery Green Sundew: Likely Drosera capensis 'Alba'; Reviving a Stressed Drosera spathulata: Light, Fungus, and ID Correction

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