Cape sundew
Drosera
Capensis
Common NameCape sundew
SubspeciesAlba
Hybrid/Species/UnknownSpecies
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Tropical Plant, Carnivorous Plant
Growth Habit
Rosette-forming, Clumping
Growing Medium50% sand 50% peat
Pot Size24”
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Health Status
Healthy / Stable ✅
Propagation Method
Self-Sown
Flowering NotesWhite and many of them
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
High Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
Light Needs
Full Sun
Origin & Source
Date Acquired
Apr 11, 2017
Acquisition Price
$5
Acquisition SourceLocal seller
Natural Habitat LocationSouth Africa
Collection Context
Quantity
300
Growing AreaGreenhouse, outdoors, windowsill
Drosera
Capensis
Common NameCape sundew
SubspeciesAlba
Hybrid/Species/UnknownSpecies
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Tropical Plant, Carnivorous Plant
Growth Habit
Rosette-forming, Clumping
Growing Medium50% sand 50% peat
Pot Size24”
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Health Status
Healthy / Stable ✅
Propagation Method
Self-Sown
Flowering NotesWhite and many of them
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
High Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
Light Needs
Full Sun
Origin & Source
Date Acquired
Apr 11, 2017
Acquisition Price
$5
Acquisition SourceLocal seller
Natural Habitat LocationSouth Africa
Collection Context
Quantity
300
Growing AreaGreenhouse, outdoors, windowsill