Drosera capensis (Red) • Red Cape Sundew with Red Tentacles

Description

• Species: Drosera
• The red variety of the Cape sundew (octopus plant) is a truly remarkable plant. During summer it has colourful tentacles and produces dark pink flowers
• Each tentacle has a small droplet of glistening mucilage. Insects become stuck to the tentacles and are then digested by the plant
• This is a fantastic plant that changes colour as the season progresses ranging from green to a tantalising rosegold
• To maintain this transition, you will need to grow this plant in full sun conditions.  The best colour is evident in late fall to early winter where after leaves lose some of its redness and perks up again in summer when light levels are stronger
• Cape Sundews are easy growers and highly recommended for beginner carnivorous plant enthusiasts

• 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.  These are medium to near-flowering size plants, sold either bareroot or already potted in our deluxe carnivorous plant soil to take the hassle out of repotting. Simply unwrap, water and enjoy! 

Potted vs Bareroot

Care

• Cape Sundews do not require a dormancy period and will grow throughout the year 
• Unlike most of the other Cape Sundews - this variety prefers bright and warm conditions
• In fall and winter, the red cape sundew variety will lose some of its redness, but will colour up again in spring and summer when light levels are stronger
• 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

Ordering

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• ⏳ Processing Time – Paid orders are usually processed within 24 hours on weekdays and shipped within 2-3 days (Monday to Friday)

Payment

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Delivery

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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
• 99% of what we sell are one-of-a-kind collector items, so you will receive the exact plant pictured. 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!