Venus Flytrap and Drosera adelae Indoor Struggles: Move Them Outside

A Louisiana grower kept a Venus flytrap and Drosera adelae indoors by a window with supplemental light. Flytrap traps wouldn't close, leaves were skinny, new traps blackened. D. adelae had no dew.

Venus Flytrap: It's an Outdoor Plant

Native to the Carolinas—your Louisiana climate is perfect. Move it outside.

• Repot into 5" pot: ½ peat (from bale, not bag), ½ perlite or clean sand.
• Acclimate: 1 week partial sun/dappled shade, then full sun (vegetable-garden intensity).
• Keep in water tray; protect from heavy rain washing soil out.
• Expect some leaf burn initially—trim bad leaves. Dramatic improvement in ~1 month.

Drosera adelae: Brighter Window, Constant Moisture

• South or west window with 2–3 hrs direct sun.
• Never let dry out—tray method.
• Old leaves won't regain dew; new growth will be dewy and red.

Consider the Sarracenia Northwest DVDs (Vol 1 & 2) for comprehensive visual guidance.