Buried Spoon-Leaf Sundew: Dig It Out and Check Water Quality

Accidental Burial Isn't Fatal, But Your Water Might Be

A move accident buried a spoon-leaf sundew (D. spatulata) in peat. The grower used "oxidized" water from a dispenser and lived in Zone 11 (Oahu).

Dig It Out, Rinse, Replant—It'll Recover

Same as bare-root shipping. Just rinse and replant on surface.

Critical: Your Water Is Likely Too Hard

"Oxidized" water is a gimmick; many bottled waters add minerals. Honolulu tap is ~250 ppm—deadly to sundews. Cape sundews last a bit longer. Use only distilled, RO, or rain water. Menehune's "Ultra-pure" (RO) is good but expensive. Buy distilled gallons (~$1) or use a ZeroWater filter pitcher (removes all minerals, includes TDS meter).

Sun Isn't the Problem

Spoon-leaf sundews grow in full sun in tropical Australia—they turn brilliant red. Low-light plants burn initially when moved to sun, but new leaves adapt.

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