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title: "Help please. Got curly about a month ago and have noticed the tips of…"
description: "Help please. Got curly about a month ago and have noticed the tips of some of the arms are dying. Is this normal for Drosera capensis? Is it part of the life…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ/fNvIKNlnSJOhkVC7c-Deeg"
community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "Barbara"
published: "2024-11-10T23:43:42.144959Z"
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# Help please. Got curly about a month ago and have noticed the tips of…

_Posted by Barbara on 2024-11-10_

Help please. Got curly about a month ago and have noticed the tips of some of the arms are dying. Is this normal for Drosera capensis? Is it part of the life cycle?  
Thank you  
Barbara

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## 5 comments

### Plant lover 2000 commented on 2024-11-11

Idk about carnivorous plants but it looks like it might be part of its life cycle bc all the lowest ones are dying and the newer ones look fine

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2024-11-11

They aren't a carni- that goes into winter dormancy. They will lose older leaves and it is kinda a slow process Are you leaving it in a tray of water? Using tap, DI, rain?

#### Barbara replied on 2024-11-12

I’m only using distilled water, but I did think she was a carni? Maybe because I got her from California Carnivores… 🥴

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2024-11-12

I think i worded that wrong. She IS a carnivorous plant. She's NOT a carnivorous plant that goes into winter dormancy, like a Venus fly trap or sarracenia. She looks healthy, I think you're just seeing older leaves dying back. Usually if something is wrong, especially not enough water, you'll see less "dew" production. I keep mine in about 3/4" DI or RO water

#### Barbara replied on 2024-11-14

Thanks for the update!! 👍🏻

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