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This is a Drosera Binata, right?

Yes that is a very light starved binata complex sundew.

that will be a big one when you get it healthy. a dichotoma maybe or a multifida extrema

KategoricalKarnivore wrote:Yes that is a very light starved binata complex sundew.

it looked like it was doing fine to me. Other than the slight lack of dew.

KategoricalKarnivore wrote:Yes that is a very light starved binata complex sundew.

So I'm guessing my Drosera Capensis is light starved too, because it's experiencing similar symptoms, but worse.

After comparing these two images I can see how it's doing bad.

I don't know how I can make it healthy. I don't have the money for any sort of lighting rack.

Put it out in full sun. The more the better.

Where are you located? I grow my sundews outside during the spring, summer, and fall in northeast Ohio. I would definitely think outside would be your best option until you can afford a decent lighting setup.

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boarderlib wrote:Where are you located? I grow my sundews outside during the spring, summer, and fall in northeast Ohio. I would definitely think outside would be your best option until you can afford a decent lighting setup.

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I live in Cambridge Massachusetts. will it be warm enough for it?

[/quote]I live in Cambridge Massachusetts. will it be warm enough for it?[/quote]

Yes, it will, from May until maybe the end of October. After October you will need to come up with a different plan until the following May. Once the plant has adjusted to outside growing you will be shocked at how much healthier and more vigorous the plant will be. Prepare for ridiculous amounts of flowering.

ok

Yes it should, but be aware the D.binata complex is a warm temperate complex, which means come October/November it should go dormant.

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After putting it outside, it lost the little mucilage that it had and the leaves are turning red. Is this normal?

Ya it should start putting darker leafs out and some of theo leer ones will dry out.