Drosera adelae Pale and Brown Tips: Fertilizer in Perlite

Schultz perlite contains trace fertilizer (same parent as Miracle-Gro). D. adelae is hypersensitive. Flush pots by top-watering heavily with distilled water several times over a week. Lower the water tray level. Other plants tolerate it; adelae does not.

Mineral crust on pot surfaces confirms buildup. Switch to plain perlite or pumice for future repots.