Drosera capensis (Typical) • Green Cape Sundew with Red Tentacles
Classic green Cape Sundew with red tentacles – grows year round
Bite-size Info:
• Classic Cape Sundew with green leaves and red tentacles - a true South African original
• Perfect for beginners - easy to grow on a patio, sunny windowsill or in a terrarium
• Grows year-round - no winter dormancy required
• Fully acclimatised to local conditions • Thrives in bright light and humid air
• Ships bareroot • Ready to pot up in your own container or terrarium
• Current Look: Actively growing with fresh, dewy leaves
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GLUE TRAP
- Species: Drosera
- Native to South Africa, the cape sundew (also known as the octopus plant) grows vigorously and produces rather large leaves at maturity
- An upright grower, The typical variety of the cape sundew produces long green, slender leaves with red tentacles
- This is one of most popular starter plants and a fantastic candidate for beginner carnivorous plant enthusiasts
- Bite-size info:
- 🏡 Outdoors or indoors with artificial lighting
- 📅 Subtropical perennial. Grows year round
- 🌱 Mature size: 10-15cm
- 🏆 Recommended for: All levels carnivorous plant enthusiasts
THE OPTIONS
- Whether you prefer starting off with a younger plant and watch it grow into full majestic glory over the years or jumping in with more munch, right from the get go, we've got you covered! Cultivo is all about choices and our plants are available in various sizes and options to suit your every need
- The size on offer refers to the maximum size your plant will reach during the upcoming growing season
- Collector plants are sent without soil to lower shipping weight and to give you the freedom to pot it up or grow it where you want. Bareroot plants are rinsed and sent in a protective covering with roots wrapped in damp paper towels or moist sphagnum moss
- Still in need of special potting soil? Pick up some of our deluxe premixed growing media for sundews here
- This guideline is provided as reference and is indicative of the current state or condition of the plant you will receive
- Sundews are classified on our store as temperate, subtropical and tropical. If your are new to the carnivorous plant world >> Read our guideline on Temperate plants and winter dormancy: What to expect so there are no surprises when ordering plants from us during the colder months
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR PLANT
- 🏡 Grow in a frost free area outdoors or terrarium with 12-16 hours artificial (full spectrum) lighting
- ☀️ Requires a minimum 6 hours direct sunlight
- 💧 Moist, nutrient-free soil (rain or distilled water)
- 🍴 No need to feed
- 🌷 Cut flowerstalks for a healthier, dewy plant
- 💤 No Dormancy required. Grow in semi-shade during summer
- ✅ Detailed care information is available in our online reference guide and the weblink is included with your purchase
Special considerations:
- Drosera Capensis grow year-round and can adapt to almost any condition
- As a mountainous species, this plant likes a very sunny window with mild temperatures. It may slow down significantly during the hottest parts of summer, but watch it take off again when the weather cools down
- Cape sundews produce flower stalks up to 30 cm tall with numerous showy, pink flowers. Flowering requires a lot of energy and might cause your plant to lose it's dew. Cut flower stalks when they emerge for a healthier, dewy plant
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- This plant is sold exclusively via our online store and is ready to ship. See estimated delivery date below ADD TO CART
- Absolutely! All live plant material is sent using our deluxe packaging methods and is backed by Cultivo's 'Arrive Alive' guarantee
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Frequently Asked Question
Why do you use Pargo instead of PUDO?
We partner with Pargo because it forms part of our approved fragile-goods courier network. Parcels are stored indoors at local businesses, protected from heat, direct sunlight and the weather until collection. It's an excellent option if you're not home during the day or prefer collecting your parcel when it's convenient.
To protect every order and uphold our Arrive-Alive Guarantee, we use only Pargo and other approved delivery services trusted to transport fragile and temperature-sensitive plants safely.
- 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!
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