Cape Sundew Tentacle Curling: Stress from Environmental Changes

Why Moving Plants Causes Weird Growth

A Cape sundew (Drosera capensis) was placed outside in shade for two days, brought in at night, then returned indoors. Afterwards, tentacles curled at odd angles, and pink spots appeared on non-carnivorous leaf parts.

Solution: Stability

Plants dislike being moved—it never happens in nature. Constant disturbance causes stress responses like tentacle curling. Pick a permanent spot (a sunny window works well), keep it watered, feed occasional insects, and leave it alone. The plant will recover and produce dewy, healthy leaves.