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Green Venus Flytrap and Cape Sundew: Light, Water, Soil Diagnostic Needed

Grower's VFT and D. capensis lost red color despite "direct sun most of day." Expert requests full details for diagnosis.

Needed Info

Hours of direct sun, window direction.
Water type, watering method.
Soil mix, recent repotting?
Photos of plants.

Color loss usually = insufficient light intensity (even if duration seems long), wrong water, or soil issues. Full data enables precise fix.

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