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Hello people! I just got my first Sundew last Saturday! I was so happy that I got it. I got the Cape Sundew aka Drosera capensis. These Sundews are very easy to care, and don't require dormancy and that's why I got them, plus their awesome...Right? So I will show you guys the picture of them, and would you mine if you guys give me some tips? That will mean a lot to me. And one question...They have dew on them, but won't eat. Is that normal? Thanks!

The species, D. capensis, is very easy to grow. It is notorious for becoming a weed in large collections. Here are some tips for you:

Light: As much as possible.
Water: Sitting in a tray 1 inch full of water is fine.
Humidity: Doesn't matter for the most part, try not to get below 20%.
Feeding: Occasionally feed a bug.
Fertilization: Not necessary and will probably kill the plant.
Soil: A 50:40:10 peat, perlite, sand mix works well for me.
Outdoors: Doesn't like long freezes, but may work in a summer-only bog garden.
Dormancy: This species is not a fan of long freezes as I mentioned before, but will form a resting bud if light decreases and temps drop although it is not a requirement.

The variety you look like you have is called 'Alba' and has no red pigment with white flowers. I would not worry about the not eating issue. It is probably acclimating to it's surroundings. Hope this helps!

Nepenthes0260

Nepenthes0260 wrote:The species, D. capensis, is very easy to grow. It is notorious for becoming a weed in large collections. Here are some tips for you:

Light: As much as possible.
Water: Sitting in a tray 1 inch full of water is fine.
Humidity: Doesn't matter for the most part, try not to get below 20%.
Feeding: Occasionally feed a bug.
Fertilization: Not necessary and will probably kill the plant.
Soil: A 50:40:10 peat, perlite, sand mix works well for me.
Outdoors: Doesn't like long freezes, but may work in a summer-only bog garden.
Dormancy: This species is not a fan of long freezes as I mentioned before, but will form a resting bud if light decreases and temps drop although it is not a requirement.

The variety you look like you have is called 'Alba' and has no red pigment with white flowers. I would not worry about the not eating issue. It is probably acclimating to it's surroundings. Hope this helps!

Nepenthes0260

Ah! Thank you so much! I will follow you steps one by one, and in a week or so this plant will grow pretty fast and it's already adapting to it's new home. And again thanks!