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Lance-Leaf Sundew Losing Dew: Too Much Sun?

Shade-Tolerant Species Burning in Strong Light

A Drosera adelae (lance-leaf sundew) gets 6 hours of direct sun outdoors in New Jersey, sitting in RO water. Leaves brown and lose dew. D. adelae prefers shade—strong sun causes leaf burn. Provide shading (e.g., place behind other plants) and keep the tray filled. If soil dries, dew stops until new leaves grow. Trim dead leaves; new healthy ones will emerge.

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