Drosera capensis Black Leaf Tips: Humidity Swings, Not Disease

Your D. capensis has black leaf tips but great color, turgid leaves, lots of dew. Plant is healthy.

Cause

Rapid humidity changes (seasonal transition) hit older leaves hardest. New growth adapts.

Action

• Trim affected tips if unsightly.
• No changes to care needed (rainwater, 1:1 peat:perlite, indoor UV lights).

Reference

DVD Volume 2 covers sundew troubleshooting: cobraplant.com/DVD