Reviving a Declining Drosera adelae: Cut All Leaves for a Fresh Start

A D. adelae from Lowe's loses dew after repotting, grows new leaves that droop and brown at tips. Humidity dome helps temporarily. Jeff Dallas prescribes cutting ALL leaves to soil level—cube-grown leaves never recover. New, healthy, dewy leaves emerge in 3-4 weeks. Keep in a stable, moderately bright spot; don't move it. Georgia humidity is adequate; no dome needed long-term.

Follow-up: The grower hesitates to remove green leaves. Jeff reiterates: unhealthy leaves drain energy. He routinely cuts mature D. adelae to ground level for rejuvenation and propagation—plants return vigorously.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
https://www.cobraplant.com