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.
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Beautiful plants as always from Curious Plants!!
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Robert (verified owner) –
A great plant. I set it out on the deck. It has already eating bugs!
Edward L. (verified owner) –
Healthy, well packaged, lovely sundews!
neely frye (verified owner) –
Love how quickly and safely it came! Love my new addition to the plant room!
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Whitney S. (verified owner) –
Arrived healthy and fast! I’m extremely impressed with the quality of the carnivorous plants – the capensis already caught three gnats after a few days! Elizabeth was extremely helpful answering any questions I had. Will definitely order again.
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Great company,products,and service