Drosera adelae Wilted, Cut Back, Wrong Soil: Recovery Steps

Same D. adelae wilted outside (Elgin, IL), cut back to soil. In seed-growing mix, bottled water, desk lamp. Still alive?

my sundew

Immediate Actions Needed

Jeff Dallas: cutting back was right. New growth in ~1 month. Keep pot in water, bright light (fluorescent only—halogen/incandescent won't work). 14-hour timer.

Critical: Repot Immediately

• Seed-growing mix contains fertilizer + vermiculite (alkaline)—toxic to D. adelae.
• Transplant to 1/2 peat : 1/2 perlite, or premixed CP soil.
• Lowe's sells dried sphagnum moss—that works too.

Resources

"Grow Carnivorous Plants" DVD Vol. 2 covers tropical sundews and artificial light.

Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
https://www.cobraplant.com