Should I top water my sundew?

Should I top water my sundew?#434133

By McCWells -  Thu Apr 20, 2023 9:03 pm
Location:  West Central Georgia (8b hardiness)
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- Thu Apr 20, 2023 9:03 pm #434133

I just got a Drosera Aliciae and put it in a “pot” without drainage, so I have to top water it. Will this be ok?

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Re: Should I top water my sundew?#434143

By Panman -  Fri Apr 21, 2023 12:32 am
Location:  Atlanta, GA USA Zone 8a/8b
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- Fri Apr 21, 2023 12:32 am #434143

With no drainage, top watering is the least of your worries. Unless it is very deep, the roots will be sitting in an anaerobic environment which will promote root rot. You really need to have some sort of drainage.

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Re: Should I top water my sundew?#434149

By McCWells -  Fri Apr 21, 2023 1:17 am
Location:  West Central Georgia (8b hardiness)
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- Fri Apr 21, 2023 1:17 am #434149

Ok, thanks! I’ll move it.

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