Do Drosera Go Dormant?

Dormancy: Temperate sundews will go dormant in winter. This is triggered by exposure to a combination of shorter photo periods and colder temperatures from October to February. Many of their leaves will die back and growth will slow during this time.

Does Drosera capensis need dormancy?

Drosera Capensis typically do not require or undergo winter dormancy although many species of Sundew do experience it. Consequently, this makes Drosera Capensis one of the most natural plants to raise. Once the cold winter is over, it will produce flowers that blossom quite beautifully.

Do sundews go dormant?

Dormancy and Flowering.

Many sundews experience a winter period of dormancy, and may even require it. This is why Cape Sundews make such good starter plants when growing carnivorous plants: they don't require dormancy. If you do have a species that needs dormancy, you can learn more about providing it here.