Drosera adelae Stagnation: Root Crowding Solution

Jonathan in Oklahoma has D. adelae in west window (2-3 hrs winter sun), peat/perlite, distilled water, 2-3 years old, not growing larger. Leaves 1-1.5", not dewy. One plantlet has reddish leaves.

Expert Diagnosis: Root Crowding

Jeff Dallas: D. adelae chokes itself over time—tight root masses and dead leaves. Fix: cut all tops down to roots. If root ball not too crowded, it resprouts many shoots in ~1 month. If crowded, divide root mass into 2-3 pieces, pot separately. Leave cut stems slightly above soil for faster resprouting.

Critical Care Point

Never let D. adelae dry out—even brief dry spells severely reduce mucilage production.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
www.cobraplant.com