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Drosera Capensis "Alba", Sundew

Drosera Capensis "Alba", Sundew

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Drosera Capensis "Alba", Sundew

Ships in pot. Pot size 2".
You will receive a plant very similar to the one pictured.

Please note that sundew may lose its dew after shipment, this is normal. If the plant's keeping conditions are observed, dew should appear a few days. It is advisable to place the plant in a humid, bright place for the first days.

Drosera capensis "Alba" is a highly desirable, anthocyanin-free cultivar of the classic Cape Sundew. This carnivorous plant is completely devoid of red or pink pigmentation, maintaining a striking, vibrant green coloration throughout its entire life.
The plant forms a rosetted habit with slender, strap-like leaves up to 4 inches long. Each leaf is densely covered in specialized clear tentacles that secrete thick, glistening drops of mucilage to capture small insect prey.
Unlike the typical form, Drosera capensis "Alba" produces elegant, solid white flowers on tall scapes during the blooming season. This robust and adaptable cultivar is an excellent natural pest controller and a great addition to any carnivorous plant collection.


Description:
Name: Drosera Capensis
Plant type: Perennial
Height: 6-11 in
Spread: 3-6 in
Habit: Forb
Foliage color: Green
Flower color: White
Bloomtime: June to September

Drosera Capensis 'Alba' Care Guide:

Hardiness zone (USDA zone): 8-11
Light: Bright, direct, or intense filtered light. Full sun helps the plant produce a high volume of sticky, glistening dew drops.
Watering: Keep the soil constantly wet. Always use the "tray method" by placing the pot in an inch of pure water (distilled, reverse osmosis, or rainwater only). Never use tap water.
Temperature: Ideal range is 65F to 85F. Can tolerate cooler conditions but protect from freezing drafts.
Humidity: Thrives in high humidity at 50% to 70%. Avoid dry environments to prevent the sticky dew drops from drying out.
Soil: Nutrient-poor, acidic medium. A blend of pure peat moss and perlite or long-fibered sphagnum moss. Never use standard potting soil or fertilizer-loaded mixes.
Fertilizer: Never use commercial fertilizers on the soil. The plant catches small insects for nutrients. You can occasionally drop a tiny bug or a speck of freeze-dried bloodworms on the leaves.
Bright, direct, or intense filtered light. Full sun helps the plant produce a high volume of sticky, glistening dew drops.

Buy Carnivorous Plant Soil Mixes & Sphagnum Substrates Here:
Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix
Sphagnum Moss
Sphagnum Moss & Perlite
Compressed Sphagnum Moss Brick 150g (5.3 oz)

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