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This not to serious but my sundew won't create dew I just want to know why, the plant is healthy and is producing more leaves

What is your humidity level?

74%

It's probably just a matter of time. What species and when did you get it?

Sundews will produce dew when they are healthy, it's not really dependent on the ambient humidity. I mean, high humidity can form superficial dew in the form of water condensation, but true "dew" is produced by the plant secreting mucus itself. Things like repotting, shipping, or change of conditions can make them loose dew. It should recover in about 2 weeks if kept in the stable, proper conditions.

this is the plant

SundewWolf wrote:It's probably just a matter of time. What species and when did you get it?

Sundews will produce dew when they are healthy, it's not really dependent on the ambient humidity. I mean, high humidity can form superficial dew in the form of water condensation, but true "dew" is produced by the plant secreting mucus itself. Things like repotting, shipping, or change of conditions can make them loose dew. It should recover in about 2 weeks if kept in the stable, proper conditions.

True but less water lost to evaporative transpiration will allow for more mucus production during recovery periods.

Light also plays a major role in dew production and the overall health of the plant. I do not see any light for it in the pic. This is an issue. (Or did you perhaps move the plant to take its pic)?

Most certainly not enough light. New growth has no color compared to the older growth.

Should I try the southern window

Salute flytraps234 wrote:Should I try the southern window

You should put it where it gets the strongest light for the longest amount of time.

Yes I move the plant

or buy a CFL bulb

In my experience Capensis generally doesn't like excessive humidity. Mine have always done better in an ambient air environment, either household humidity or outside humidity.

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boarderlib wrote:In my experience Capensis generally doesn't like excessive humidity. Mine have always done better in an ambient air environment, either household humidity or outside humidity.

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Same here, my capensis was doing fine on my windowsill, but when I put it inside my vivarium, it didn't look so great...still doesn't.

I also opened the window blinds to more light when in let's see how that goes