Drosera capensis

Also Known As

Sundew

Plant type

perennial, carnivorous, aquatic

size

H: 2"-12"
W: 4"-8"

planting zones

9b-12

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Drosera capensis plant details

Drosera capensis is an evergreen perennial carnivorous aquatic with gold and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic and lean soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Drosera capensis

Plant type: perennial carnivorous aquatic
Plant family: droseraceae
Foliage: evergreen gold and green
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 2 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: bog garden, container plant, houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Drosera capensis

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: acidic and lean

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Drosera capensis, also known as Cape sundew, is a small, carnivorous plant native to the Cape of South Africa. It forms a rosette of strap-like green leaves that end in long paddles covered in red glandular hairs that secrete a sticky mucilage that traps and digests insects. The tentacles will also curl up to enclose the the bug! Grow outdoors in the summer and indoors in winter. Great for trapping fruit flies!