{"product_id":"soldug-drosera-capensis-alba-fro-25-stk","title":"Cape sundew (Drosera capensis \"alba\") | seeds, 25 pcs.","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFROST TOLERANT\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDrosera capensis \u003c\/em\u003e\"alba\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soldug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sundew, Cape sundew\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"732\" data-start=\"350\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"375\" data-start=\"350\"\u003eDrosera capensis ‘Alba’\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautiful and bright variety of the classic South African sundew. Where the normal \u003cem data-end=\"476\" data-start=\"458\"\u003eDrosera capensis\u003c\/em\u003e has reddish tentacles and pink flowers, \u003cem data-end=\"532\" data-start=\"524\"\u003e‘Alba’\u003c\/em\u003e is characterized by its \u003cstrong data-end=\"577\" data-start=\"554\"\u003epure white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e and its \u003cstrong data-end=\"636\" data-start=\"586\"\u003egreen leaves with clear, colorless sticky droplets\u003c\/strong\u003e. It appears more delicate in its colors, but has the exact same effective insect-trapping ability as the species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"734\"\u003eThe leaves are narrow, long, and slightly curved, covered in hundreds of glandular hairs that secrete glistening droplets. Insects are attracted by the shine of the droplets, become stuck, and are gradually enveloped as the leaf slowly curls and surrounds the prey to digest it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"734\"\u003eCultivation and requirements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"734\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1045\" data-start=\"1020\"\u003eDrosera capensis ‘Alba’\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most \u003cstrong data-end=\"1082\" data-start=\"1063\"\u003ebeginner-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e carnivorous plants and thrives both on the windowsill and in terrariums. It requires:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul--\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1197\" data-start=\"1163\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1176\" data-start=\"1163\"\u003ePlenty of light\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1277\" data-start=\"1200\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1222\" data-start=\"1200\"\u003eNutrient-poor soil\u003c\/strong\u003e – e.g., \u003ca title=\"Soil for carnivorous plants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kodaedende-plantejord-5-l\"\u003especial soil for carnivorous plants\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca title=\"Sphagnum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/sphagnum-3-l\"\u003esphagnum moss\u003c\/a\u003e mixed with \u003ca title=\"Perlite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/perlite-3-liter-2-6-mm\"\u003eperlite\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1321\" data-start=\"1280\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1319\" data-start=\"1280\"\u003eRainwater or demineralized water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1368\" data-start=\"1324\"\u003eConstantly moist soil without standing in deep water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1483\" data-start=\"1370\"\u003eIn terms of temperature, it is flexible and tolerates \u003cstrong data-end=\"1426\" data-start=\"1414\"\u003e10–30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. It grows year-round if kept frost-free and in a bright location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1483\" data-start=\"1370\"\u003eCultivation from seed:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1483\" data-start=\"1370\"\u003eThe seeds are very small and are sown \u003cstrong data-end=\"1567\" data-start=\"1541\"\u003eon top of moist sphagnum moss\u003c\/strong\u003e, without being covered. They typically germinate after 2–5 weeks at 20–28 °C and high humidity. Even small seedlings quickly form trapping droplets and begin to capture microscopic insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1483\" data-start=\"1370\"\u003eConcluding remark:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1483\" data-start=\"1370\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1809\" data-start=\"1784\"\u003eDrosera capensis ‘Alba’\u003c\/em\u003e is an easy and exciting carnivorous plant that stands out due to its \u003cstrong data-end=\"1900\" data-start=\"1877\"\u003epure white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1927\" data-start=\"1908\"\u003eclean green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e. An obvious choice for both beginners and collectors who want a variety with a lighter and more elegant appearance than the classic form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e- The seeds are quite small, but germinate readily.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eREMEMBER\u003c\/span\u003e the right soil: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kodaedende-plantejord-5-l\" title=\"Carnivorous plant soil\"\u003eCarnivorous plant soil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/ul--\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44400878518540,"sku":"EF-KP-005","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Droseracapensis_Alba.jpg?v=1682597665","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/soldug-drosera-capensis-alba-fro-25-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}