Dewy Pine (Drosophyllum) Cut Back: Is It Dead After Months With No Regrowth?

Drosophyllum lusitanicum after accidental cutting

Verdict: Almost Certainly Dead

If no new growth has emerged from the base or roots after this long (since June), the plant is dead. Drosophyllum does not reliably resprout from roots or dormant nodes like Drosera or Sarracenia.

Why It Failed

• Drosophyllum has a single, deep taproot—damage is usually fatal.
• Young plants lack the reserves to recover from severe top-kill.
• An older, established plant might have had a chance, but it's rare.

Lesson

Drosophyllum is unforgiving of root or crown disturbance. Handle with extreme care. If you replace it, choose a mature plant and avoid any stem/root damage.