Sun Damage

Sun Damage#359216

By OhGreatOne -  Mon Jul 20, 2020 2:38 am
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- Mon Jul 20, 2020 2:38 am #359216

My flytraps have been getting 6+ hours of direct sunlight per day (around 80°F). Does the red pigmentation indicate sun damage? If you look you can see it at the base of the plant and inside the trap of my alien.

Re: Sun Damage#359224

By Callum -  Mon Jul 20, 2020 7:39 am
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- Mon Jul 20, 2020 7:39 am #359224

Nice plant! Red pigmentation inside the traps don't indicate sun damage. From my experience with this cultivar, this is completely normal when it is outdoors in direct sunlight.

Re: Sun Damage#359250

By OhGreatOne -  Mon Jul 20, 2020 8:19 pm
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- Mon Jul 20, 2020 8:19 pm #359250

Awesome! Should I be worried about the red pigmentation at the base of the leaves though?

Re: Sun Damage#359255

By Callum -  Mon Jul 20, 2020 9:34 pm
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- Mon Jul 20, 2020 9:34 pm #359255

The red pigmentation on the base of the leaves happens when the rhizome is exposed to the sun. I don't think this damages the plant, unless it got severely sunburnt.

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