Windowsill and Artificial Light Suitability for New Carnivorous Plants

South Window + Fluorescents Work for Most Subtropicals

A grower with a south window and 4-light fluorescent setup (11,800 lumens) ordered D. dichotoma, D. aliciae, D. adelae, and P. gigantea.

P. gigantea Loves a South Window

Butterworts are shade-tolerant. South windows work well year-round: less intense in summer, brighter in winter. Jeff keeps P. aphrodite and P. x "Titan" in south windows.

Sundews Need Direct Sun in the Window

All listed sundews will thrive in a south window with solid direct sun. Don't put a terrarium in the window—it'll overheat. Use fluorescents as sole light for terrariums. T12/T8 tubes: keep plants 3" away. T5 HO: 12" away.

D. dichotoma Better Outside Terrarium

It gets large and has a brief winter dormancy.

Consider the DVD series to avoid common pitfalls.

Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
https://www.cobraplant.com