Add a bit of intrigue to your plant collection with the Drosera capensis Cape Sundew, a unique carnivorous plant with slender leaves covered in glistening, sticky droplets. This sundew is a fascinating and decorative plant to grow as it naturally attracts and traps small insects with its specialized leaves.
Drosera capensis is native to South Africa and does best in bright light and likes its growing medium to be consistently moist. For best results water with rainwater or distilled water as carnivorous plants can be sensitive to minerals found in tap water.
Cape Sundew is an eccentric choice for plant lovers, ideal for sunny windowsills, conservatories and carnivorous plant collections, and makes a memorable gift for anyone who likes something a little different.
- Please note: The decorative pot in the images is for illustrative purposes only and is not included with the plant.
Plant genus Drosera
Common Name Cape Sundew
Plant type Carnivorous Plant
Foliage type Evergreen
Hardiness Half Hardy
Soil acidity Acidic
Colour & Foliage Tone Green leaves with red to pink sticky glandular hairs
Edible Use No
Light Required Bright light; protect from the hottest midday sun behind glass.
Watering Keep continually moist with rainwater or distilled water. Stand in a shallow tray of lime-free water during active growth.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in a bright position in specialist carnivorous plant compost. Keep the compost continually moist to wet during active growth and use only lime-free water.
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