Troubleshooting
Pink Sundew problems — and how to fix them
Pink Sundew (Drosera capillaris) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Leaves flattening and losing red colour
Indicates insufficient light. Increase light intensity or duration. Plants in good light are compact and deeply red; shaded plants become green and elongated.
Crown rot during winter
In cooler conditions with stagnant humidity, Botrytis can attack the growing point. Improve air circulation and remove dead tissue with sterile scissors.
Seedlings swamping the pot
D. capillaris self-seeds prolifically and can overcrowd its container. Thin or transplant surplus seedlings to separate pots once large enough to handle.
Prevent pink sundew problems before they start
Most pink sundew issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for pink sundew in general rather than its problems? Read the full pink sundew care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Pink Sundew problems — FAQ
Why is my pink sundew leaves flattening and losing red colour?
Indicates insufficient light. Increase light intensity or duration. Plants in good light are compact and deeply red; shaded plants become green and elongated.
Why is my pink sundew crown rot during winter?
In cooler conditions with stagnant humidity, Botrytis can attack the growing point. Improve air circulation and remove dead tissue with sterile scissors.
Why is my pink sundew seedlings swamping the pot?
D. capillaris self-seeds prolifically and can overcrowd its container. Thin or transplant surplus seedlings to separate pots once large enough to handle.