Growing Nepenthes sanguinea and Drosera adelae in a South Window with Air Conditioning

Light Assessment

2-3 hours of direct sun plus bright indirect light suits both species. D. adelae thrives in filtered light; N. sanguinea produces more pitchers with more sun.

Air Conditioning & Humidity

AC reduces humidity, but these plants tolerate moderate humidity if well-watered. Use pebble trays or group plants to raise local humidity. Focus on light and water first; address humidity only if plants decline after 1-2 months.

Water Quality

• Nepenthes: Can tolerate tap water if <50 ppm TDS; otherwise use distilled/RO/rain.
• Drosera: Require pure water (<50 ppm). PUR/Brita filters don't remove minerals; use RO, distilled, or rain water.