Reviving Dewless Drosera Adelae: The Hard Reset Method

D. adelae stops producing mucilage in low light or if soil dries even briefly—existing leaves never resume dew production. Overcrowding exacerbates the issue.

Simple Solution

Cut all leaves to ground level, return to water tray, wait 3 weeks. Numerous new sprouts emerge; by summer you'll have a mass of fresh leaves. Repot simultaneously if desired—place root mass in new pot with cut stems just above soil level.

Jeff Dallas, Sarracenia Northwest