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Post by khoas on Apr 12, 2009 20:55:34 GMT -5
Here some photo of capensis varieties, all grown outside except the 'Mini - red'. Hopefully these photos will show up. Be warned I got a new camera last month and been taking lots of photos ;D  Drosera capensis 'Wide Leaf'  Close up of leaf  A mature Drosera capensis 'Thin - Leaf'. Note the woody stem.  Drosera capensis 'alba'  Drosera capensis 'All Red'  Drosera capensis 'Mini - Red' This is true miniature variety. It goes dormant in winter, dying back to it roots. I really supect this is montane form. |
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Post by tael on Apr 12, 2009 20:58:41 GMT -5
Beauties!  |
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Post by muscipula on Apr 13, 2009 16:34:26 GMT -5
Capensis are currently by far my most favorite Sundew ;D Great job.!
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Post by canadaone on Apr 13, 2009 18:07:40 GMT -5
Khoas: I am new to CP's. It seems that these Sundews (and other Sundews) loose their bottom leaves after awhile, and continue to grow. The stem looks a bit ugly with all those old dead leaves, whether you clip them off or not. So, can you repot them, setting the dews down lower, or can you just lop off the growing part and pot it up and it will grow or what? Yes, I ask the stupid questions, but I am learning lots from this board!
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Post by lloyd on Apr 13, 2009 18:36:43 GMT -5
Depending on the plant, you can cut the stem off and let it grow back from the roots, take leaf cuttings or cut the stem off and stick it into the medium and hope it grows.
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Post by mabudon on Apr 14, 2009 7:44:02 GMT -5
Nice pics Khoas, a great variety for a single species!! Do all of them (the alba I know does) come true from seed?? Canadaone- personally, I always liked the stems, it's almost a point of pride for me to see a sundew of any type atop a long woody stem  |
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Post by khoas on Apr 15, 2009 2:07:17 GMT -5
Generally Cape varieties will breed true. The most unstable form, the giant form does show some varietiablity in the seedlings however the careful selection of seedling will allow true breeding.
Canadaone- have agree with the Metal King, a woody stem is a sign of a very mature plant in the sundew. If you look carefully at the photo of the alba you will notice the stem is quite smooth. You can get this by carefully pulling off the dead leaves.
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