Drosera capensis - White Form

Ease to Grow: Very EasyDormancy: NoNative Range: Wet Bogs of the Cape region of South AfricaZones: 7-9 (6-10) The White Flower Form of Cape Sundew, Drosera capensis alba, is similar to the Typical Form, except in color, which is an all-over limey green. The flowers are white, rather than the typical pink. It is slightly smaller than the Typical Form. It is one of the easiest of all carnivorous plants to grow. It is medium-size with long strap-like leaves. It generally has a nice overall lime green appearance, sometimes with an orangey-pink cast, and glistens brightly in the sunlight. Insects are lured to the plant and get mired in the sticky dew of the tentacles. The leaves slowly roll over on to the prey in about 30 minutes, creating an effective digestive pouch around the victim. Digestion takes a few days and the leaf uncurls to leave the prey remains behind. It is a tropical plant growing year round, as long as the conditions are warm and bright. In cooler temperatures it stops gro