This particular variety of Drosera capensis is known for its pink coloration when exposed to high intensity light and for growing much bigger than the average Cape Sundew, hence the name ‘Big Pink’. It is easy to care for and may produce plantlets as it grows. The leaves are covered with tentacles (trichomes) that secrete a sticky “dew” to attract and catch prey.
Description
Size and packing method: You will receive a bare root plant about 2-3 inches in diameter, carefully wrapped in a damp paper towel. If selecting with soil mix, you will receive two cups of our prepackaged Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix in addition to the bare root plant. This quantity of soil is roughly enough to fill one 2.5 x 2.5 x 3.5 inch square pot.
Growing requirements
Mature size: 6-9 inches in diameter
Light: Full sun or grow light equivalent
Soil: Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix, pure peat or peat-sand mix
Feeding: Feed bugs, dried bloodworms, fish food, or diluted foliar fertilizer such as Maxsea every 2-3 weeks
Humidity: 50-75%
Water: Keep wet at all times, provide water that is low in salts and minerals such as rain or distilled water
Temperature: 45-90°F
Dormancy: None
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
Danny H. (verified owner) –
Shawn (verified owner) –
Patsy (verified owner) –
Beautiful, healthy and large plant!
Antonio A. (verified owner) –
Keith (verified owner) –
Victoria (verified owner) –
Always a pleasure to shop from you, Big Pink arrived full of dew and beautiful :)
Cindy H. (verified owner) –
WOW! Absolutely gorgeous! I could tell right away that she was well taken care of and she is thriving as well.
Richard Marin (verified owner) –
Gorgeous cutting and hope to do it justice. Cutting was meticulously and very carefully packaged and labeled.
Camille W. (verified owner) –
I’m used to getting smaller plants when I order carnivores, but this one was a great size! Nice and healthy, with lovely red coloration already.
Kathleen –
I’ve had this plant for about a year now and it’s the happiest plant I’ve ever had! It arrived healthy (as did the D. regia I ordered with it) and grew readily in my homemade 1:1 peat sand mix. It’s grown numerous babies that I’ve gifted to friends and family. It an exciting unique plant that is great for knat control! Of all the carnivorous plants I’ve purchased (in person and online) curious plant has always had the best quality plants. The info on planting and tips for food on the site have been incredibly helpful as well!
curiousplant (store manager) –
Thank you so much for the update and kind words Kathleen! Glad to hear the the plants are doing well for you! :D