Pruning a Leggy Drosera capensis—Cut the Old Stalk to Soil Level

Weylin's D. capensis from Lowe's has a tall, bare lower stalk with dew only on the upper leaves. He asks if he should cut it back and how far.

Lance-leaf sundew showing bare lower stalk

Simple Fix

Jeff Dallas: "Just cut off the older, larger stalk. I can see that the lower one seems to be doing fine. Cut it off close to soil level. This will help the plant to produce newer leaves that are better adapted to your home humidity. It will send out numerous new shoots."

Thanks for the photo—it makes diagnosis much easier.