Drosera Capensis Alba

The different species of Drosera have leaves covered by a sort of colored tentacles that emit a sticky liquid able to attract and trap insects. The prey, once captured, is enveloped by the leaf curling. The Drosera, like most of the carnivorous plants, lives in very dry areas with poor soil minerals. It should then planting in a soil consists of one peat or peat mixed with sand. These carnivorous plants draw the necessary nutrients from their prey and do not need fertilizing. They stand up well to the cold but not at temperatures below 5 ° and it is important to ensure them a constant moisture. Spring or summer flowering, lasting only a few days.