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Light for Drosera aliciae and Water in Nepenthes Pitchers

Natural vs. Artificial Light

Natural light always best. Artificial supplements when window light insufficient.

Nepenthes Pitcher Fluid

Plants secrete own enzymes/digestive fluid. Rain enters naturally. New pitchers contain mostly water; enzymes added as prey captured. Adding a little water occasionally is fine but unnecessary.

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