Drosera Dichotoma Dormancy and Indoor Lighting Schedule

Natural Dormancy Cycle

Drosera dichotoma goes dormant in November or December with shortening daylight. It dies back to the roots (no hibernaculum like North American sundews). Keep soil just moist—avoid standing water but don't let it dry completely. New growth appears in February.

Artificial Lighting Adjustments

If using grow lights, reduce photoperiod to 10 hours to maintain dormancy for temperate sundews and Pinguicula. Nepenthes don't require dormancy; keep their lights at 12+ hours to encourage pitchering. In the Pacific Northwest, supplemental lighting is often needed until summer.