Question
Hi this is going to be very hard to describe but i'll try my best. I've seen 2 types of adalae's, 1 where the leaves grow like a fern, and the other where the leaves grow from the base or at a certain point on the stem.  I have the second one. My adult plant, from where the leaves come out, theres about a 1 inch gap of stem from the ground.  When I looked closely at the point where all the leaves grow out from, I noticed 2 very large root-like things growing out from it.  Both of it are about 3-4 times the size of a normal root and are growing towards the ground, but are not touching it yet.  I've had sundews for over 2 yrs and I have never seen this before.  Any idea what it is, and what it's for?

Answer
Hello Matt,

If there is one thing to know about Drosera adelaes is that they can always surprise you. It sounds like the plant has a growth of tissue that will become rootlike growths, possibly also growing leaves after intitial root growth. I have seen Drosera adelae split their growth crowns, seemingly die and regenerate only to decline slowly after a year of growth, and produce odd growths from random points that eventually become roots and new plantlets. One Drosera adelae can become dozens in a few months in this way.

It sounds like your plant is just fine... look forward to seeing more of them soon.

Christopher