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Drosera capensis (Cape Sundew)

Drosera capensis (Cape Sundew)

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Meet the Drosera capensis (Cape Sundew)

Drosera capensis alba, commonly known as the Cape Sundew, is a carnivorous plant native to South Africa. Part of the Drosera genus, which includes nearly 200 species found across Europe, Australasia, and Africa, this sundew uses sticky hairs along its leaves to trap and digest small insects for nutrients. The alba variety features striking pale foliage, making it both a functional and visually appealing addition to greenhouses, terrariums, or bright indoor spaces.

Why You'll Love It

  • Love unusual, conversation-starting plants
  • Have a bright spot to show it off
  • Appreciate plants with personality
  • Don’t mind giving a little extra attention

Growing & Care

Bright warm spot with direct sunlight 4-6 hours a day. Never allow this plant to dry out. Place pot in a saucer of water. Use distilled water or ideally rainwater. Avoid flooding the top of the soil with water- water from below in a dish is best. High humidity. Insects. Left to grow, expect a spread of Up to 10-15 cm wide and a height of Up to 10-15 cm tall with time.

Repotting

Signs of Overcrowding: Repot when the pot becomes crowded or when the plant outgrows its current container. Use a mixture of sphagnum moss and perlite in a ratio of 1:1. Autumn/Winter: Foliage can fall off or go brown, at this point cut off the old foliage. this is nothing to worry about. They need a winters rest - can start to grow back in about February. 

A Few Things to Watch For

  • Dry soil
  • Dark spots
  • Tap water
  • Being poked and prodded
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Drosera capensis (Cape Sundew) Care Tips

  • Care Difficulty

    Could Be Fussy

  • Light Preference

    Bright warm spot with direct sunlight 4-6 hours a day.

  • Temperature

  • Plant Height

  • Watering

    Never allow this plant to dry out. Place pot in a saucer of water. Use distilled water or ideally rainwater. Avoid flooding the top of the soil with water- water from below in a dish is best.

  • Humidity

    High humidity.

  • Toxicity

    Not pet safe — keep out of reach of pets and small children

  • How Does It Grow?

    Moderate to fast in growing season growth rate; reaching Up to 10-15 cm tall with time; Occasional, to manage dead foliage.
Drosera capensis (Cape Sundew)

The Story Behind the Drosera capensis (Cape Sundew)

Drosera capensis alba, commonly known as the Cape Sundew, is a carnivorous plant native to South Africa. Part of the Drosera genus, which includes nearly 200 species found across Europe, Australasia, and Africa, this sundew uses sticky hairs along its leaves to trap and digest small insects for nutrients.

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