Talk:Drosera capensis

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Can anyone fix the "edit sections"
Can anyone fix the "edit sections" for the References, External links and Invasive species sections? I do not know how to.

—72.91.241.104 (talk)19:59, 2 July 2010 (UTC)


 * Yes, I'll take care of it. Rkitko (talk) 20:07, 2 July 2010 (UTC)

Thanks —72.91.241.104 (talk) 12:26, 4 July 2010 (UTC)

Add pix?
Is it okay to add some flower pix of Drosera capenisis? Maybe in place of "Drosera capenisis with prey"

— 72 .91. 214.104 (Contribs|talk) 20:30, 22 July 2010 (UTC)


 * Yeah, I think it's ok to replace that one since the leaf is shown in the first image. This is on my list of articles to expand anyway, so we'll be able to provide even more images soon when there's more text. Cheers, Rkitko (talk) 18:54, 24 July 2010 (UTC)

Evaluation
The very first opening sentence had 3 sources listed, this could easily be reduced to one single source. Source #3, is from a readers digest from 1992, this easily could be updated. D. capensis self-pollinates. Needed reference. "It does not require a terrarium although it can benefit from one." This statement needs a source, and potentially show some photos to discuss the effect of humidity on the mucilage production.

There is a lot of descriptive details about the plant structure. Possibly add to this place with more sources, and make a clear section "structure".

The section "Invasive Species" is only listed with the fact it is one. Extend on the ways this plant may be classified as an invasive plant.

In section "Reproduction" the author states that Cape Sundews are commonly referred to as a weed. Maybe this could get reworded into something more scientific. Such as the ability for the sundew to grow with such vigor and intensely multiply after every season makes this species hardy. More data should be gathered from the "Cultivation" section making it more detailed for those people growing the plant for recreation/hobby. It states some information about the climate they can live in, but nothing about the soil composition, pH level, and nutrient requirements. The section cultivation offers a single source for their findings, here it could be expanded on using multiple references.

Overall this paper is brief and lacking in various up-to-date sources. The photos are clear and represent the descriptions well. The author does a good job at listing the types of cultured strains of capensis available commercially. More details about the invasive species list should be added, or delete the entire section and incorporate it into another section. Brentbenedum (talk) 03:19, 7 March 2018 (UTC)