Drosera capensis ‘Wide Leaf’ is appropriately named for the wider leaves it produces in comparison to the typical form of the plant. It is a hardy grower and will develop a “trunk” over time as old leaves die away and new ones are produced from the growth point. The leaves are covered with tentacles that secrete a clear sticky substance to attract and catch prey.
Description
Size and packing method: You will receive a young bare root plant about 1 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.
James (verified owner) –
Already developing dew after 3 days in pot!
Lisa (verified owner) –
Supper excited to see this guy acclimate and get happy. Such a nice little specimen. I appreciate the instructions for potting and acclimating.
Ricky S. (verified owner) –
Everything was received is very good condition. They’re planted and now the wait. They should be beautiful, and I have 2 more on the way. Thank you.
Richard B. (verified owner) –
Looked a little sickly once it arrived after being stuck in shipping but seems to be coming back.
Robert W. (verified owner) –
Nice wide leaf capensis. Many growers advertise wide leaf cape sundews that are not really wide. This one truly is!
Frank Guido (verified owner) –
TAM (verified owner) –
Very healthy plant. It came in a good packaging. Beautiful with wide leaves. Thank you so much.
Bryan R. (verified owner) –
Plants came happy and healthy. Potted up and doing great.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Adam (verified owner) –
Good shape and seems to be doing well and it came with a little baby :)