Picture of Drosera capensis

Drosera capensis


A showy South African species which forms strap shaped leaves, half the length of which are covered in sticky tentacles. DIFFERENT FORMS AVAILABLE.

These are usually red in colour, and contrast with the apple green coloration of the leaf.

There is also a white flowered form known as var.Alba which has light pink tentacles. Red leaved forms are also in cultivation. When insects are caught the leaves curl round, often completely covering the prey. Many dark pink flowers are produced in the summer months.

The plants reach a diameter of about 20 centimeters and are gradually stem forming.

 
Perfect starter plant – South Africa

£5.00
var. alba, White flowered form

£5.00
Picture of Vogelgat, South Africa
Vogelgat, South Africa

£6.00
Hex River Mountains, Matroosberg, S. A

£6.00
All Red Form

£6.00