Question
Hello, i recieved a pygmy Sundew with my recent order from you guys and no dew is producing on the leaves. I have  no repotted yet and i have it standing in a dish of distilled water about 1/2 and inch and putting it on my fire escape for light. it gets mostly indirect sunlight (~10hours)and the occasional direct sun. I live in New York City and moved it indoors incase it was too cold and put it about 12 inches under a bright florecent light. (2x18 watts T5 bulbs for aquariums).

Answer
Hi Calvin,

Mucilage production in sundews is a direct result of photosynthesis/light exposure.  Low light = no dew.  Because the plant has been moved outside and in, the changing conditions have probably affected it also.

Your T-5 lights are a good plan.  Unless it's too hot, I would move the plant to 6 inches from the lights.  Pygmy sundews are tropical, and like full, hot sun.  Make sure the plant always has water to sit in, and give it some time.  If it's a Drosera scorpiodes, you'll see the newer tentacles redden up some.  If you consider putting it outside, wait until late spring.  They don't like cool weather.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com