Drosera Capensis ‘Alba’ - Ég harmata D12

Drosera capensis ‘Alba’, commonly known as White sundew, is an elegant variety of the famous Drosera capensis, appreciated for its long, narrow leaves covered with translucent sticky tentacles, and for its delicate, completely white flowers. This carnivorous plant attracts, captures, and digests small insects, using them as an additional nutrient source.

It is one of the easiest Drosera species to cultivate, recommended for both beginners and carnivorous plant collectors. Under strong light conditions, the leaves acquire a shiny appearance due to mucilage droplets, reminiscent of morning dew.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Drosera capensis ‘Alba’

• Common name: White sundew

• Family: Droseraceae

• Plant type: perennial carnivorous plant

• Long, narrow leaves covered with sticky tentacles

• Color: light green, with translucent tentacles

• Flowers: white, delicate, arranged on thin flower stalks

• Flowering period: spring-autumn

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: Prefers direct sun or very strong light, which stimulates mucilage formation.

• Substrate: Exclusively carnivorous plant substrate, low in nutrients.

• Watering: Only rainwater, distilled water, or water obtained by reverse osmosis is used. The substrate must be kept permanently moist.

• Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity.

• Temperature: Optimal growth range: 18-30°C.

• Recommended minimum temperature: approximately 5°C.

✨ What makes it special:

• Natural traps covered with sticky droplets;

• Elegant, completely white flowers;

• One of the easiest carnivorous plants to grow;

• Naturally captures small insects;

• Ideal for beginners and collectors.

🛡️ Care and additional tips:

• Use only rainwater, distilled water, or water obtained by reverse osmosis.

• Do not fertilize or use regular flower soil.

• Keep the pot in a tray with a thin layer of water during the growing season.

• Avoid frequent touching of the tentacles to prevent unnecessary energy consumption by the plant.

📌 Note: Leaves of Drosera capensis ‘Alba’ They are very delicate and may show aesthetic imperfections, deformities, or dry patches that appear during cultivation, handling, or transport. Also, the characteristic sticky droplets ("dew") may diminish or temporarily disappear after transport or environmental changes. These aspects are normal and do not affect the plant's viability. Under optimal light and humidity conditions and using only water with very low mineral content, the plant will produce new leaves and quickly regain its characteristic appearance.