Drosera capensis Albino – White Cape Sundew

The Drosera capensis Albino is a rare, white-form Cape Sundew prized by collectors for its ethereal, all-white tentacles and pale green leaves. Unlike the typical red-form, this cultivar lacks red pigmentation entirely — giving it a ghostly, luminous appearance that stands out in any carnivorous plant collection.

Key Features

• Cultivar: Albino (white-form)
• Leaf Form: Long, strap-like leaves lined with glistening white mucilage-tipped tentacles
• Coloration: Pale green leaves with pure white tentacles — no red pigmentation
• Flowers: Produces white flowers on tall scapes; self-fertile and prolific
• Difficulty: Beginner-friendly with strong collector appeal

Care Requirements

• Light: Bright indirect to full sun — windowsill or grow lights work well
• Water: Distilled, rainwater, or RO only — keep media consistently moist using the tray method
• Soil: Peat moss and perlite mix or pure long-fiber sphagnum moss, no fertilizers
• Dormancy: Not required — grows year-round under consistent conditions

What You'll Receive

• One live Drosera capensis Albino, shipped bare-root or potted depending on size
• Carefully packed to protect delicate tentacles during transit
• Includes care instructions and cultivar labeling

Each plant is unique — size and tentacle density may vary slightly by season. Whether you're a seasoned grower or just discovering carnivorous plants, the Drosera capensis Albino is a stunning, easy-care specimen you'll love to grow.