Hey, another Long Islander. I grow most of my neps and all of my sundews outdoors during the spring, summer, and fall. If your capes were dieing on you during the winter it might be time to get some lights.

Hi Alcran,

I've never met another Long Islander that grows CPs. Are you interested in trading plants and/or sharing tips? I live in the Stony Brook area. Where are you? You can contact me at DrJonP@aol.com

I grew up on Long Island (Lawn-guy-land). Let's Go Mets!

Yankees all the way Jimscot.

LETS GO METS! Although we need stability and FAST.

My Sundews and pings stay indoors year round. Your capes should do fine in a bright east or west window with maybe some early morning or late afternoon sun. Are you using distilled or rainwater only? Tap or bottled waters will kill them.

Yes - I top water the capes daily with distilled water. My experience is that sundews (e.g. Alicia) sometimes rot with the water tray approach.
The capes are in a south-facing window. I think ALcran's suggestion that fluorescent light would do the trick may be right.

I grow my capensis outside where they get at least two hours of direct sun every day. I definitely don't think that they *need* to be grown inside, except in winter where it freezes. From what I understand, the climate in South Africa is more temperate than tropical, at least down around the Cape.

D. aliciae does better on the tray method when you water over them. It flushes the pots and removes mineral salts.

Aside from this stomach virus thing, the Met regulars are slowly returning to the lineup. The really do have an excellent team... except for the fielding.

Oh... and can somebody get me some real pizza?!