Rookie needs help with Drosera Adelae

[recacho638]

Hello --

My Drosera A has rotted all the way. I originally had it in some water but it started rotting so I took it out and started to give it more sunlight. (It was originally in my basement) Is there any way I can save it? It is growing in a small pot with a lid covering it. I live in the Detroit Area wher the winters are cold and dry with little sunlight but the summers are hot & humid. I purchased the plant through a reputable source last october.

 

[indymental]

Rotting is a sign it is too wet. try drying the pot out a little, remove any parts of the plant with mould on and see if it resprouts from the roots. D. adelae usually will regrow with no problems.

 

[recacho638]

Thank you for the reply.

Also, should I take the cover off and put in in a tray of distilled water?

 

[jimscott]

Yes! Here's an example:

 

[Est]

Bingo. These guys have got it right.

 

[recacho638]

jimscott --

Looks great........thanks!!!!

 

[jimscott]

Wait'll ya see the updated photo! I'm just waiting for the teen who took the picture of the flowering plant to burn it to disk.

 

[recacho638]

Thanks for the comments --

My Sundew, Butterwort, and VFL are all together in a plastic tray and they are sucking up all the water I put in the tray. Should I keep watering the three plants or should I stop. All three soils seem pretty damp.