Do Sundew petioles self remove from crown?

Do Sundew petioles self remove from crown?#337271

By CarnivoresUnite -  Wed Jun 05, 2019 1:22 am
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- Wed Jun 05, 2019 1:22 am #337271

As I’m tending to my D Bernard this evening, I notice a curious sight. The leaf or petiole (still trying to learn the terminology) is laying separate from the crown. Does this happen on occasion? It was not like this yesterday. The end with tentacles is just beginning to turn a light yellowish green. I plan on water germing it to see if it will propagate..

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Re: Do Sundew petioles self remove from crown?#337276

By nimbulan -  Wed Jun 05, 2019 2:53 am
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- Wed Jun 05, 2019 2:53 am #337276

No leaves will not come off on their own. It must have been damaged, likely by an insect.

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Re: Do Sundew petioles self remove from crown?#337349

By CarnivoresUnite -  Thu Jun 06, 2019 2:41 am
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- Thu Jun 06, 2019 2:41 am #337349

nimbulan wrote:No leaves will not come off on their own. It must have been damaged, likely by an insect.

Hmm.. okay interesting.. I will check the soil tomorrow. They are freshly planted, inside on a grow shelf with artificial lighting and covered to help acclimate to new surroundings. They all seem very happy otherwise. I found a 2nd leaf like this again today during inspection.

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