How much light do carnies need?
Lots! Outdoors, hardy carnies should have full sun exposure for at least half a day. Darlingtonias can handle somewhat less sun and desire more shade during the middle of the day for these plants will keep their roots cooler – a big plus for this genus. Indoors a south or a west unobstructed window will work for the brighter months. If you want year round growth we recommend full spectrum flourescent lighting at 20-60 watts per square foot depending on the species and distance. Pinquiculas, Utricularias and many sundews seem happy enough at the low end. Sarracenias, Dionaea and some sundews are much better at the high end.
