as well as many other location forms. Most forms of D. capensis that I've tried so far have been very easy and eye-catching sundews. I will further describe each form towards the bottom of the page.

Drosera capensis (the Cape Sundew) is the most common sundew in cultivation, since it is so easy to grow (once it is given favorable conditions). Drosera capensis originates from the subtropical Cape region of South Africa. Drosera capensis is commonly known to become a weed in sundew collections because the tall flower stalks produce copious amounts of seeds. There are many forms of Drosera capensis, which include the typical, narrow-leaf, broad-leaf, wide-leaf, "Red", 'Albino', Giant,



Drosera capensis 'Red' (not fed) grown under lights behind the typical form of D. capensis.





D. capensis 'Albino' (left) and "typical" (right)



Drosera capensis (typical form) grown indoors





Drosera capensis hibernacula (typical form)





Flowers from Drosera capensis (typical form)





Drosera capensis "Red" (center), D. capensis x spatulata (left) and D. capensis (Bains Kloof) (right)



An overhead view of Drosera capensis "Red"





Forms of Drosera Capensis

Drosera capensis "Red"

Check out my youtube video of this sundew!

This is a fantastic form of D. capensis that develops vibrant red leaf coloration if given enough light intensity. The plant can become quite large, since the leaves can reach 2.5- 3 inches in length at maturity. This plant does a great job at maintaining its growth without being fed once it reaches maturity. However, while growth is maintained, If grown indoors and left unfed, it will flower much less (or not at all). It is commonly available from many carnivorous plant vendors and is a great sundew to start with! Forms a stalk over time.







Drosera capensis 'Albino'

This strikingly beautiful form can develop vibrant pink coloration on its tentacles if left unfed for a while or if given bright enough light intensity. Under bright light, the leaf lamina develops yellow-green coloration. The plant to the right was grown via the tray method indoors. The growth habit is virtually the same as the "typical" form. This plant will have more of an 'Albino' look if given less light. While some growers report that it grow well in lower lighting, I prefer giving this sundew as much light as possible so that the pink coloration can reach its full potential.









Drosera capensis (Bains Kloof)

Check out my youtube video of this sundew!

This form of Drosera capensis remains rather compact and the leaves do not get very large, regardless of how much it is fed, or how tall of a pot I have used. It gradually forms a stem over time, which is supported by dead growth. This sundew has never flowered for me.





Drosera capensis "Broad-Leaf"

This is a stunning form of D. capensis with leaves that are much wider than the typical form. I do not have this form yet, but hope to in the near future.





Drosera capensis "Wide-Leaf"

While I was not originally impressed by this form, after becoming established, it has grown on me ;). When fed, the leaves reach around 1.5-2 inches and larger (pic by JMatt) but if left unfed, the leaves decrease in size, and remain from 1-1.5 inches long. The petioles can become quite wide, depending on lighting and other factors, which provide this sundew with a varying appearance. Forms a stem slowly over time. This sundew has never flowered for me .







Drosera capensis "Giant"

Supposedly, this plant is supposed to reach 60cm tall, and I have seen a picture of the true form. However, I believe that many "Giants" circulating around in cultivation are not the true "Giant" form. In my experience, I've noticed that the petioles are more elongated in comparison with the leaf than the 'Typical' form.





