Drosera capensis ‘Narrow Red Leaf’ is a Cape Sundew that turns red under strong light. During the winter or in lower lighting conditions, the plants will revert to producing mostly green foliage. The leaves are covered with tentacles (trichomes) that secrete a sticky “dew” containing enzymes to attract, catch, and digest prey. Cape Sundews are easy to care for making them a good plant for beginners.
Description
Size and packing method: You will receive a young bare root plant about 2 inch 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: 3-4 inches in diameter
Light: Full sun or grow light equivalent
Soil: Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix, pure peat, peat-sand mix, or long-fiber sphagnum
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.
Lucas Mello (verified owner) –
Plant arrived large and healthy! Already producing dew
Aaron D. (verified owner) –
Came super fast (the next day) and in great shape. Was very big and well rooted. Very pleased.
Scott Becker (verified owner) –
Samantha (verified owner) –
this was my first sundew so there was def a learning curve, but once I found what worked and cut off the other dying/non sticky leaves, it has since blossomed :) it also arrived incredibly fast!! will def buy from here again!
Scott Becker (verified owner) –
Taylor J. –
Beautiful plant! Big and healthy didn’t have a single dead or brown leaf. Already ordered more plants. Very impressed
Elijah D. –
Beautiful and healthy on arrival!
Krayland Greenard –