What's eating my tropical sundew?

Tropical Sundew (Drosera burmannii) is a carnivorous houseplant rarely troubled by pests — its sticky tentacles trap and digest small insects. The main threats are fungus gnats (larvae damage roots in wet media) and aphids clustering on new growth. Distilled-water culture and good airflow are the primary defenses.

Larvae tunnel through the sphagnum or peat roots, causing wilting and yellowing in young plants Use the tray method with pure distilled or rain water; allow the surface to dry slightly between fillings; yellow sticky traps catch adults

Clusters of tiny green or black insects on new growth distort emerging leaves and drain sap Rinse with distilled water; the plant's own traps catch many; diluted neem spray is safe if kept off the traps

Fine webbing and stippled, bronzing leaves especially under low-humidity indoor conditions Raise humidity, mist foliage with distilled water, and isolate the plant; insecticidal soap spray on affected areas