Drosera capensis/alba Leaf Size Reduction After Repotting and Flowering

After trimming dead leaves and repotting, a grower’s D. capensis ‘Typical’ and two ‘Alba’ produced smaller new leaves (1–2″ petioles, 0.5″ lamina vs. previous 2–3″/1″). Plants are healthy, flowering.

Flowering Diverts Energy; Feed to Compensate

Flowering often reduces leaf size. Remove flower stalks unless seed is desired. Boost nutrition: offer rehydrated bloodworms or mist leaves with ¼-strength orchid fertilizer (1 tsp powder/gal) every 2 weeks—avoid soil contact.

Algae Control in Pots

Rinse peat 2× (soak, drain, repeat) before use to remove mineral salts that feed algae. Pour boiling water over media before potting to kill spores. Combining both methods works best.