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Choosing Sundews for a Lowland Nepenthes Terrarium (And Why You Might Not Need One)

Terrariums Are Usually Unnecessary

Most tropical sundews and lowland Nepenthes grow well as open houseplants. Many Florida customers grow beautiful lowland Nepenthes on windowsills without enclosures.

If You Insist on a Terrarium

Use strong lighting: ≥40W fluorescent, ≤8" above plants. Suitable sundews:

Drosera adelae

Drosera capensis

Drosera spatulata

Drosera prolifera

All share similar needs: high light, pure water, 1:1 peat/perlite. But open culture is easier, healthier, and more natural.

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Choosing Sundews for a Lowland Nepenthes Terrarium (And Why You Might Not Need One)

If You Insist on a Terrarium Use strong lighting: ≥40W fluorescent, ≤8" above plants. Suitable sundews: Drosera adelae Drosera capensis Drosera spatulata Drosera prolifera All share similar needs: high light, pure water, 1:1 peat/perlite. But open culture is easier, healthier, and more natural.