Cape Sundews for Beginners (Octopus Plants) • Glue Traps • Pre-planted

🌿 Cape Sundew (Drosera capensis) – South Africa’s Sticky Bug-Catcher

If you’ve ever wanted to try a carnivorous plant but weren’t sure where to start – this is the one. The Cape sundew (Drosera capensis) is fun, colourful and unbelievably easy to grow. It’s native to our very own South Africa, so it feels right at home here – no home-made jungles or fancy setups needed - only good light and clean, pure water.

Each leaf glistens with sticky, jewel-like dew that sparkles in the sun and traps little bugs all by itself.  There's no need to feed or fertlise – it literally feeds itself. It’s one of those plants that’ll make you stop and say, “No ways… is this for real?!”

And here’s the best part – All of our plants are locally grown and fully adjusted to our climate so it’s ready to grow from day one - no matter where you are in SA! This Beginner-range plant also come pre-planted in a colourful DECO planter with our long-term carnivorous plant soil mix u - so don't have to repot it until next August – just carefully unwrap, top up the tray with water and enjoy. It honestly doesn’t get easier (or prettier) than this!

Oh, and because it’s Cultivo, you’ll also get a detailed South African care guide and free after-sales support whenever you need help or advice. 

🌿 Highlights

• Native & proud – Straight from South Africa’s Cape region – hardy, colourful and fully adapted to our local conditions.
• How it works – Each leaf is covered in sparkling dew that attracts and traps insects. Once a bug lands, the leaf curls in and digests it… slow-motion magic!
• Bright light = more sparkle – The more sun it gets, the redder and more compact it grows. Those ruby tones are unreal in person.
• All-year grower – No dormancy (winter rest) needed. In fact, it often grows even better when it’s cooler – especially in areas where its very hot in summer.
• Perfect for beginners – Super forgiving and fast-growing. If you’ve kept a succulent alive, you’ve got this. Promise!
• Sizes available – Choose your perfect fit:
  • Starter (3+ years old, 4–6 cm)
  • Medium (4+ years old, 7–9 cm)
  • Large (5+ years old, 10 cm+)
• Format – Pre-planted in our deluxe long-term carnivorous plant soil mix inside a colourful DECO planter with clip-on tray. Just keep the tray topped up with rain or RO water and you’re set – no repotting until next August.
• Bonus – Includes our full care guide, Alive Arrival Guarantee and ongoing support from your local carnivorous plant experts right here in South Africa.

This little show-off is guaranteed to steal the spotlight. Between the glittering dew, curling leaves and bug-catching action, it’s impossible not to smile every time you walk past. Bright, sticky and full of personality – the Cape sundew is proof that growing carnivorous plants really can be that easy.

🌱 Carnivorous Plants for Beginners – Cultivo Exclusive

Our beginner range was made for South African growers who want to try something different — a mix of easy, colourful carnivorous plants that are already happy in our climate. They’re strong, settled, and ready to grow from the moment they arrive.

I’ve already done the setup for you — each one comes pre-planted in a colourful pot with the perfect carnivorous plant soil mix, the same kind of conditions they’d enjoy in nature. So there’s nothing complicated waiting on your side. You literally open the box, give it some light and pure water, and you’re good to go.

The whole idea behind this range? Making it fun and effortless to grow real bug-eating plants right here at home. It’s meant to be exciting — not stressful — and once you see yours in action, you’ll understand why I love them so much.

Every Cultivo order comes with a plant care guide tailored to South African climate — packed with easy tips to help your plants settle in and grow happily. And if you ever get stuck, I’m just a message away. I love helping people get the hang of these plants, so you’ll always have support when you need it.

You can collect in Centurion, get it sent to a local Pargo pickup point closest to you or have it delivered straight to your door anywhere in South Africa — whatever makes it easiest for you.

✨ Complete Your Carnivorous Plant Journey!

Collect all 7! Build your own bug-munching family with these favourites from our Carnivorous Plants for Beginners range:

• Cape Sundew / Forkleaf Sundew
• Venus Flytrap
• Trumpet Pitcher Plant
• Terrestrial Bladderwort
• Purple Pitcher Plant
• Tropical Pitcher Plant
• Mexican Butterwort

👉 View the full 'Carnivorous Plants for Beginners' range 👈

Quick FAQ

Can I grow it outside?
Absolutely! Cape sundews love sunshine and damp conditions – perfect for outdoor bog gardens, balcony planters or any sunny spot that stays moist. The more sun, the more sparkle!

Does it really catch bugs on its own?
Yes – 100%! The dew does all the work. Just keep it in bright light and clean water, and it’ll stay sticky and gorgeous all year long.

Why is my Cape Sundew growing a woody stem?
Completely normal! As it grows, the older leaves dry off while new ones form at the top – leaving a cute little “woody trunk.” Totally part of the charm.
👉 Read our full blog post here for trimming tips and close-up pics.

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Why Pargo and not PUDO?

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• Just a quick heads-up: Since plants are natural products, you might notice some slight variations when unboxing your plants
• We do our best to make sure the plants you receive look like the ones in the photos, but keep in mind that seasons change and plants grow. Some leaves might age and die off, new ones might sprout and the plants may look a bit different over time
• Cultivo is a boutique-style store and 99% of what we sell are one-of-a-kind collector items, so you will receive the exact plant pictured. Some are once-off or limited releases, which means they are available only while stocks last. The labels are spot on, so even if the plant looks a bit different, we 100% guarantee it’s the real deal
• Also, all the photos you see are of our own plants unless we mention otherwise. We update images occasionally to keep things fresh. If you want to see updated pictures before you buy, just let us know - we’re happy to help!