Drosera prolifera Pale, Stunted Growth: Too Warm Under T5 Lights

A grower's D. prolifera has short, pale growth under 8-bulb 2ft T5s (1ft away), 84°F day/70°F night, 80% RH, standing water. Expert: too warm. Check soil surface temperature under lights. D. prolifera likes shade, 70s°F. Move plant farther from tubes or shade it. Best results: T-12 fluorescents (cooler, dimmer) in 75°F basement. In nature: rainforest floor, Northern Australia – cool, bright, not full sun.