Sundew not looking very good

[firewired]

My D. Capillaris has started turning brown. It is a clump of about 3 or 4 plants, and one started to turn brown.......and now the whole plant looks like it's turning brown and dieing. I read that putting a ziplock bag over it helps it, so I tried that and it didn't look like it helped it much.

Any suggestions? All of my other plants in the area are happy, so I don't know what's wrong with it. When it got here, it looked like it had been flowering for a little bit, so I cut off the scapes hoping that it would put some energy into growth.

Any suggestions? Maybe just take a couple cuttings....or do you think it will grow back up from the roots? Thanks.

- Joel

 

[Tamlin Dawnstar]

This is not uncommon for the species. My D. capillaris forms routinely "kick back" in the warmer months. At this time, I reduce watering and keep the plant out of strong sunlight, aiming for moist and not wet. Also increasing air circulation is a better plan I think than the baggie routine. Cuttings are always a good idea, but I would not give up on the pot since the species routinely perks up in my collection after resting.

 

[jimscott]

I am experiencing the same phenomenon. Currently, it is outside, open tray, southern exposure. So I guess all I need to do is bring it ot the back of the house for awhile and wait it out.