Drosera capensis - Octopus Plant [carnivorous]

Highlights

Cape Sundew or Cape Sundew (Drosera capensis): An easy to grow sundew. These plants feature long lime green leaves with cherry red hairs. Each of these hairs is tipped with a drop of sticky nectar, giving the whole plant a dewy appearance and a sweet smell to insects. When an insect touches the hairs, the glue keeps it in place while the hairs curl down around it. The insect is then slowly digested. These plants ship fully rooted in a 3" pot.

Please note: These plants are not succulents and cannot handle any drought. Keep the soil consistently moist with pure water. The dissolved minerals in tap water will kill these plants in time. Use distilled water.

General care: Try using a tray with 1" of water in the bottom to keep the plants consistently moist. Be sure to use a peat heavy soil mixture because these plants love acid soils. A 3:1 ratio of peat moss to perlite is a great mix. These plants prefer full sun. Don't let these plants freeze.

Product Size

3.0" Pot

Current Primary Color

Green

All Seasonal Colors

Red

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 8 (10F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light

Recommended Light Conditions

Outdoor - Full Sun

Maximum Height

6"-8"

Maximum Rosette Size

7"-8"

Growth Habit / Shape

Rosette

Special Characteristic

Pet Safe

Special Characteristic

Hairy / Fuzzy / Woolly

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 8 - 10

8 9 10

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