Drosera capensis Flowering: Normal Behavior, Not a Distress Signal

Your store-bought Drosera capensis (cape sundew) is sending up a flower stalk after two months. This is completely normal—not a sign of "death cube syndrome" or stress.

Cape Sundew Flowering Habits

• Bloom prolifically, especially in summer, but can flower year-round in favorable conditions.
• As long as the plant is dewy and colorful, it's healthy.
• Flowers self-pollinate easily and produce abundant seed.

What to Do

• Enjoy the flowers, or cut the stalk if you prefer the plant's energy directed to leaf growth.
• Collect seeds when pods turn brown for easy propagation.
• Continue standard care: full sun, mineral-free water, no fertilizer.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
www.cobraplant.com