What’s up with my Cape Sundew
Seymour, :) I haven’t been on this app in a while. So sad of me but I’ve been on the watering part :) just been so busy. Now I’m freaking out just a tad but not really. I noticed my son do plant that I’ve had for a while. His materials was like black and just nasty looking. It bothered me so I was like oh gosh, I need to change it and I wish I would not have but I did new carnivore material and the leaves are very sad, this thing had a freaking flower coming up out of the top and I hope it’ll still bloom. I mean it was doing so good so I really wish I would’ve left it alone but Will it be OK? Is it just in shock? The leaves have wielded up a lot and they just look really sad but I still see new growth on it and that looks OK as of now. I did naturally call out Seymour because I know you know all about these guys, but if anybody could be of help, I would greatly appreciate it. #HappyPlants #CarnivorousPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #CapeSundew #GregGang
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@Keysgirl0179 as long as the soil is nutrient free it'll be fine. Cape sundews are resilient like weeds. The combination of it trying to flower and it being repotted is gonna make the leaves look bad. That being said if it's putting out new growth then there should be nothing to worry about. The dew will be back within a couple weeks!
@Keysgirl0179 Hi Lisa 👋,nice to hear from you and I hope you and your plants generally are well. You have already been given some great responses from @itsjordan Jordan and @PleaseLeaf Bri and I would agree with their observations. It would assist to add some photos to consider to confirm there are no issues.
Feel free to add @Seymour #Seymour #cpclubthursday if you are trying to reach more or other CP Club Thursday members.
If you recently changed the substrate, it sounds like the sundew is just jettisoning some older leaves so it can put its energies into new growth and a flower stalk (these are both good signs for the general health of the plant). The important thing is to ensure it has the best conditions such as distilled or similar water and lots of light (not too intense or hot). And keep in mind that it may also die back a little in colder temperatures as it experiences a more dormant cooler period of the year.
It's normal for a sundew to look a little sad after being repotted, and it's best to give it a few days to adjust. However, if the leaves are yellow or brown, you should reassess your care strategy. Here are some things you can try:
Check the soil: Make sure the soil isn't too soggy, it should be moist but not soaking (like a squeezed sponge, not a wet one)
Ensure your pot has good drainage and keep a tray or dish of water under it to ensure the roots have constant access to the water.
Use distilled or rainwater is best for carnivorous plants, but you can also use osmosis water or demineralized water. Avoid tap water, mineral water, and boiled tap water.
Prune dead leaves: Trim away leaves that are discolored, wilted, or have brown tips.
Keep in a stable environment: Avoid extreme sun or cold.
Sundews are carnivorous plants that lose leaves at a high rate, but new ones grow in quickly. In nature, it's normal for older leaves to wither and die back, and the plant will grow new leaves from the center.
https://greg.app/question/s70pf/cape-sundew-looks-unhealthy-after-repot-since-my-last-repot-my-cape-sundew-got-brown-leaves-and
repotting.140519/" target="_blank">https://terraforums.com/forums/threads/sad-spiralis-after-repotting.140519/
https://youtu.be/sYhz4VhCVrY
https://youtu.be/YpfIIZatriU
https://youtu.be/1b9b2MsApTA
Feel free to add @Seymour #Seymour #cpclubthursday if you are trying to reach more or other CP Club Thursday members.
If you recently changed the substrate, it sounds like the sundew is just jettisoning some older leaves so it can put its energies into new growth and a flower stalk (these are both good signs for the general health of the plant). The important thing is to ensure it has the best conditions such as distilled or similar water and lots of light (not too intense or hot). And keep in mind that it may also die back a little in colder temperatures as it experiences a more dormant cooler period of the year.
It's normal for a sundew to look a little sad after being repotted, and it's best to give it a few days to adjust. However, if the leaves are yellow or brown, you should reassess your care strategy. Here are some things you can try:
Check the soil: Make sure the soil isn't too soggy, it should be moist but not soaking (like a squeezed sponge, not a wet one)
Ensure your pot has good drainage and keep a tray or dish of water under it to ensure the roots have constant access to the water.
Use distilled or rainwater is best for carnivorous plants, but you can also use osmosis water or demineralized water. Avoid tap water, mineral water, and boiled tap water.
Prune dead leaves: Trim away leaves that are discolored, wilted, or have brown tips.
Keep in a stable environment: Avoid extreme sun or cold.
Sundews are carnivorous plants that lose leaves at a high rate, but new ones grow in quickly. In nature, it's normal for older leaves to wither and die back, and the plant will grow new leaves from the center.
https://greg.app/question/s70pf/cape-sundew-looks-unhealthy-after-repot-since-my-last-repot-my-cape-sundew-got-brown-leaves-and
repotting.140519/" target="_blank">https://terraforums.com/forums/threads/sad-spiralis-after-repotting.140519/
https://youtu.be/sYhz4VhCVrY
https://youtu.be/YpfIIZatriU
https://youtu.be/1b9b2MsApTA
It does still look good, the flower that was growing is so wilted now and yes the long older leaves all are wilting away. It’s not firm in there like it was before but now I’m scared to really mess with it even more. It was doing sooo good. I’m dumb. Idk why I messed with it lol. I saw black like moldy material, soil, whatever that’s called and I didn’t like that so I changed it. Simply just changed that out for new stuff and put him right back in with distilled water. I just hope I didn’t scare him too much and what, he’s in shock and will acclimate!? :) @Seymour #cpclubthursday #CapeSundew #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #HappyPlants repotting">#repotting
@Keysgirl0179 He looks too dry! They need constant access to water and also lots of light. I'm not sure what substrate he is in but his roots need constant access to water. He is still green so there is still hope he can recover. That substrate looks a bit too chunky for him as he prefers a bog-like substrate so eg peat moss and perlite only is often used (sometimes with some sand added) or pure sphagnum moss as an alternative. But also the air may not be particularly humid so his leaves may be drying out as well ?
@Keysgirl0179 Hello Lisa, good to see you back! I had my share of issues growing this plant since they are very sensitive to the minerals found in tap water. They require minerals free water. In addition, the way you provide water plays an essential part, so in order to keep the Sundew happy, the best way to water is to set them on a tray filled with water. I hope this helps. Best of luck!