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Drosera spatulata Flower Stalk Delay: Normal Winter Behavior

A grower's D. spatulata has had flower buds since October that won't open. Plant moved from office lights to sunny window in September, gets dilute orchid fertilizer.

Diagnosis: Normal

Winter flower stalks often stall at bud stage
Supplemental fluorescent light helps
Combined window + artificial light ideal

Fertilizer Note

Orchid fertilizer at 1/4 strength biweekly is reasonable for tropical sundews.

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