Restoring Dew on an Aging Drosera capensis: More Light, Less Cold

Barry's kitchen-windowsill D. capensis lost dew in November; new tentacles have some glue, old ones dry/brown. Moved to bedroom radiator sill (dawn–dusk sun).

Why Dew Disappeared

• Plant outgrew light: Larger plants need more intensity/coverage.
• Cool kitchen temps: D. capensis is subtropical—prefers warm, bright conditions year-round.

Fix

• Add 40W cool-white shop lights (6 banks = 36,000 lumens) 8″ above plant.
• Or 2–3×100W-equivalent CFLs at 6–8″ (watch heat).
• Photoperiod 14–16 hrs.
• Expect red tentacles + abundant dew on new growth.

Varieties differ: some stay green with red tentacles, others turn deep red. All need bright light for dew.