Question
Hi do you know why my Drosera Capensis typical is not growing a flower stalk i grow it in a southern windowsill it gets about 5-8 hours of direct sunlight a day and bright indirect for rest of the day it is in 1 parts peat moss one parts perlite it is always in sitting distilled water and the temp. in the house during summer is at 69-70. degrees F. and during winter 77-78. degrees Fahrenheit. do you know why it is not growing a flower stalk and am i growing this plant correctly it is also about 1-1/2 -2 years old thanks.and if you need a pic. i can post one thanks.!

Answer
Hello Ean,

Try adding some florescent lights from 100 to 150 watt compact bulbs or 40 watt shop lights over the plant for about 16 hours a day. Plants often respond to daylength of light, called photoperiod, to tell them when it is time to flower. If the window does not provide enough photoperiod for the plant at certain times, it may not flower. Best bet is to wait until spring to add more light to be in tune with the seasons.

Christopher