QUESTION:I have a Drosera capensis Big Pink that I got almost one year ago. It's in an east-facing windowsill and in its original soil. I water with low-mineral tap water. I live in Fairbanks, Alaska. The plant survived winter. Window can get a bit frosty when it's -40°F (-40°C)  outside. It looks healthy,

QUESTION:I was trimming off last year's dead pitchers on my Sarracenia and noticed small black ants on the plants. They appear to be living IN the plant pots. Several came out of the peat when the sides of the pots were tapped. These plants are several years old and I plan to upgrade their pots this year. 

A carnivorous plant can sometimes look unhealthy even when it is growing normally. Tropical Pinguicula may become smaller as they transition between seasonal growth forms, while older sundew leaves naturally lose their dew before dying back. Quick Answer: Both plants in this case were healthy. The Pinguicula was t…