Drosera capensis, or the Cape Sundew, is a carnivorous plant species forming linear leaves up to 2.5 inches long. It is easy to care for and and may produce plantlets as it grows. The leaves are covered with tentacles (trichomes) that secrete a sticky “dew” to attract and catch prey. The dew also contains enzymes that aid in digestion. Once a leaf traps prey, the bug’s movements trigger the leaf to curl up, introducing more dew and enzymes. Eventually, the plant absorbs all of the nutrients in the bug leaving only the external skeleton.
Drosera capensis ‘Typical’
$9.50
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Rated 4.97 out of 5 based on 71 customer ratings
(71 customer reviews)
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Categories: Cape Sundews, Carnivorous Plants For Beginners, Sundews (Drosera)
Tags: capensis, carnivorous plant, drosera, sundew
Brand: Curious Plant
Brand: Curious Plant
Description
Size and packing method: You will receive a bare root plant 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: 4-5 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.
71 reviews for Drosera capensis ‘Typical’
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Nicole Fodor –
Very cute Typical. I have purchased many others and all of my plants have been beautiful and healthy. Shipping is always super quick. Sometimes my orders are shipped the same day. This customer is always satisfied.
Lessie Ferguson (verified owner) –
Arrived safely packed and very healthy. Instructions on how to plant were very helpful. Still in the acclimation stage and already caught its first fly! Haven’t had any issues.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Arrived in great condition. I was a bit nervous about shipping, but it turned out wonderfully!
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Kendra L. (verified owner) –
Long roots, looks great, and in two days it’s already working hard on the fungus gnat infestation
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Joshua Justice (verified owner) –
Plant was wrapped very carefully and survived shipping very well. I had it potted within 30 min of picking it up and placed in an aquarium with a cover where I could control the humidity. After 2 days I attempted to uncover it and it lost few so I covered it completely and it quickly regained its dew. Plant still looks great and I’m going for a more gradual humidity change.