D Capensis Variants

D Capensis Variants#428262

By TankyBoom -  Tue Jan 10, 2023 3:09 pm
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- Tue Jan 10, 2023 3:09 pm #428262

Are some variants of D Capensis harder to care for? Things like the red form or bainskloof and others. Can capensis live in 40% humidity and dim lights?

Re: D Capensis Variants#428264

By Shadowtski -  Tue Jan 10, 2023 3:21 pm
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- Tue Jan 10, 2023 3:21 pm #428264

All varieties of Drosera capensis need very high light levels to thrive.
40% humidity should be fine.
One thing about D. capensis is that they tend to throw Hissy Fits from time to time.
If your growing conditions are good, they'll come back fine.
Light, water, media, and patience are all that's needed.

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Re: D Capensis Variants#428276

By ChefDean -  Tue Jan 10, 2023 4:46 pm
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- Tue Jan 10, 2023 4:46 pm #428276

^^^^What he said.
My Capes tend to go downhill in the wintertime as a sunny windowsill isn't a good substitute for direct sunlight. They actually go into a sort of dormancy, but usually come back in the spring when I can toss them out in the sun.

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Re: D Capensis Variants#428279

By Camden -  Tue Jan 10, 2023 4:59 pm
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- Tue Jan 10, 2023 4:59 pm #428279

I have one of the varieties you were asking about. Here is Capensis red form in the winter, inside-

And here’s what it looked like in the summer, outside-

Can manage during the winter but really needs that sun.

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