Native to South Africa, Drosera capensis 'Alba' features strap-like leaves covered in glistening, bright white dew-coated tentacles. Unlike the classic red form, this beautiful cultivar lacks red pigment entirely, boasting bright all-green foliage, silvery-white tentacles, and pure white blooms. When an insect lands on the sticky glue, the entire leaf dramatically curls inward around its prey to digest it—making it a fascinating living flytrap and an absolute powerhouse at controlling indoor fungus gnats and fruit flies.
Care Instructions:
Light: Full sun to strong grow lights (4–6+ hours of direct light produces thick dew and vibrant, glowing white tentacles).
Water: Distilled, reverse osmosis, or rainwater only (tap water minerals will harm it). Keep the pot standing in a tray with 1–2 cm of water year-round.
Soil: 4:1 mix of pure peat moss and perlite. Never use regular potting soil or fertilizers.
Temperature & Hardiness: Thrives in temperatures between 65°F–85°F. Hardy down to 32°F in USDA Zones 9–11; if hit by a brief frost, top foliage may die back, but it readily grows back from the roots.
Dormancy: No winter dormancy required! As a tropical/subtropical species, Drosera capensis 'Alba' grows continuously year-round indoors under warm, bright conditions.
Shipping Information:
Bare-Root Delivery: All carnivorous plants are shipped bare-root (no soil or container) to keep shipping safe and affordable.
Cold Weather Shipping: A 72-Hour Heat Pack is required if daytime or nighttime temperatures in your area are below 40°F. Orders shipped to freezing regions without a heat pack cannot be guaranteed against cold damage.
Native to South Africa, Drosera capensis 'Alba' features strap-like leaves covered in glistening, bright white dew-coated tentacles. Unlike the classic red form, this beautiful cultivar lacks red pigment entirely, boasting bright all-green foliage, silvery-white tentacles, and pure white blooms. When an insect lands on the sticky glue, the entire leaf dramatically curls inward around its prey to digest it—making it a fascinating living flytrap and an absolute powerhouse at controlling indoor fungus gnats and fruit flies.
Care Instructions:
Light: Full sun to strong grow lights (4–6+ hours of direct light produces thick dew and vibrant, glowing white tentacles).
Water: Distilled, reverse osmosis, or rainwater only (tap water minerals will harm it). Keep the pot standing in a tray with 1–2 cm of water year-round.
Soil: 4:1 mix of pure peat moss and perlite. Never use regular potting soil or fertilizers.
Temperature & Hardiness: Thrives in temperatures between 65°F–85°F. Hardy down to 32°F in USDA Zones 9–11; if hit by a brief frost, top foliage may die back, but it readily grows back from the roots.
Dormancy: No winter dormancy required! As a tropical/subtropical species, Drosera capensis 'Alba' grows continuously year-round indoors under warm, bright conditions.
Shipping Information:
Bare-Root Delivery: All carnivorous plants are shipped bare-root (no soil or container) to keep shipping safe and affordable.
Cold Weather Shipping: A 72-Hour Heat Pack is required if daytime or nighttime temperatures in your area are below 40°F. Orders shipped to freezing regions without a heat pack cannot be guaranteed against cold damage.
