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Dormancy Break for Drosera filiformis tracyi and California Sunset in Maryland

A Maryland grower asked when dormant Drosera filiformis ssp. tracyi and D. × California Sunset would resume growth after winter outdoors, and if fungicide overuse was a problem.

Spring Revival

Christopher said growth resumes at first warm weather (>60°F), rapidly at 70-80°F. New leaves emerge from crown centers. Repot to check root survival after fungus issues.

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