Troubleshooting
Ord River Sundew problems — and how to fix them
Ord River Sundew (Drosera ordensis) is generally low-drama, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Failure to produce dew in low humidity
Glands produce little or no mucilage when relative humidity drops below 40% or when the plant is heat-stressed. Increase ambient humidity with a tray of wet pebbles or move to a more enclosed growing space.
Rhizome rot after the monsoon season
Reducing watering too slowly when the plant enters its dry rest, especially at lower temperatures, promotes Pythium and other root pathogens. Taper watering gradually over 2–3 weeks as temperatures rise towards the end of the wet season in cultivation.
Prevent ord river sundew problems before they start
Most ord river sundew issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Ord River Sundew problems — FAQ
Why is my ord river sundew failure to produce dew in low humidity?
Glands produce little or no mucilage when relative humidity drops below 40% or when the plant is heat-stressed. Increase ambient humidity with a tray of wet pebbles or move to a more enclosed growing space.
Why is my ord river sundew rhizome rot after the monsoon season?
Reducing watering too slowly when the plant enters its dry rest, especially at lower temperatures, promotes Pythium and other root pathogens. Taper watering gradually over 2–3 weeks as temperatures rise towards the end of the wet season in cultivation.