Caring for Red Cape Sundew and Drosera Filiformis var. Tracyi: Light, Dormancy, and Growth Rate

Red D. capensis

Treat exactly like standard capensis. Same South African origin. Slightly less vigorous, occasional quirks, but care identical.

D. filiformis var. tracyi

Native to Florida panhandle (zone 8). Needs winter dormancy with hibernacula, but not extreme cold. Frost tender—protect below 20°F. Late spring frosts damage emerging growth. Can be kept in a cool greenhouse (dormant Nov–Feb).

Lowland N. truncata Growth Rate

From 4-inch leaf span to display size (~3 years in good conditions). Louisiana humidity helps.