Question
Trap with tentaceles b
Hi i have a greenhouse outside with no plastic on it so it wont get hot in their during the day and i noticed the other day may sundews most of them D. capensis and others like the capensis that don't like the heat and other like some of my pygmy sundews were normal and my binata is fine i was wondering is it because to much heat? They have been fine for a long time until it has been getting in the 80s it's not the water or soil i am using the same soil and water so is it the heat? If so what should i do to cool it down?
AnswerHi Ean,
If it's been cool, and you have a sudden increase in temperature, this can happen. If you have a greenhouse frame, you may need to invest in some shade cloth. It's especially helpful for the South African sundews that like it a little cooler. If you can get it, a 30% is good. Some simple screening could do the job also. In general, you're not trying to make them shady, just reduce the heat intensity.
With your pygmy sundews, any damage the sudden heat caused is temporary. They come from very hot areas of Australia, and will bounce back with a fury. We have our nicest looking plants in the summer when it's hot.
Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com
