Artificial Lights and Drosera Capensis

Question
Hello

Can Drosera capensises be grown under 2- 40 watt flourescent tubes for 14 hours a day, year round or do they have to go through light changes for each season?

Thanks,
-Jamie

Answer
Hi Jamie,

Even though in South Africa Drosera capensis would experience a seasonal light change, they don't seem to require it in cultivation. They will grow quite happily year-round under a 14 hour day. It may mess up their blooming some, but even that they seem to do quite regularly.

Good Growing!

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

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