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title: "I just got this new baby cape sundew on Friday. All of her leaves are…"
description: "I just got this new baby cape sundew on Friday. All of her leaves are curled under. She is under a grow light. Does she just need time to adjust?"
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community: "Carnivorous Corner"
author: "The_tropics"
published: "2024-01-28T14:23:28.145Z"
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# I just got this new baby cape sundew on Friday. All of her leaves are…

_Posted by The\_tropics on 2024-01-28_

I just got this new baby cape sundew on Friday. All of her leaves are curled under. She is under a grow light. Does she just need time to adjust?

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## 2 comments

### Lisa commented on 2024-01-28

Give her time. She will adjust. A grow light is a must. 👍🏼 I have two of these babies. They are bog plants, therefore, the soil needs to be soaking wet at all times in order for them to thrive (and do their gnat-catching job! Lol). I took a self watering planter that I had and removed the clear bottom. That became the base of each of my plants. I always keep water in them. The soil is constantly soaking wet. They love it!! I have mine directly under a grow light AND by a south facing window. Good luck. She’s adorable. 💚

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/IOVKSQVY7OHUPtfeQU_7ZxDXY4Z9OWW-E9P95QFTRPE/668b8f80e331499880b62dc106548fa9.webp?size=large)

#### DanishGramma replied on 2024-01-28

That’s a great idea! I have a hard time deciding what to put mine in. I had to cut off the last pot I had because the roots were so entangled and the tap root was wrapped around it several times.

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