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Cape Sundew New Leaves Crumpled, No Tentacles: Likely Aphids – Send a Photo

A Cape sundew with great dew but deformed, tentacle-less new leaves and a "fuzzy" emerging leaf – classic **aphid damage**. Aphids distort growth before they're easily visible.

Next Steps

**Send a photo** for confirmation before treating.
If aphids: **Bayer Rose & Flower spray** (imidacloprid) – systemic, month-long protection, safe on sundews.
Growing conditions (1" distilled water, 23W bulb 1" away) are otherwise good.

Don't spray blindly – misdiagnosis wastes time and stresses plants.

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