Meadowview's Big Red Drosera capensis is a vigorous, richly colored cultivar of this South African cape species, featuring prominently red-tinged foliage and robust growth. This large form displays the trademark sticky tentacles and carnivorous efficiency that make capensis a collector favorite, with the deep red pigmentation intensifying under bright light as the plant matures. This plant originates from the collection of Noah Juve of Insectsinside Nursery, a trusted source for rare and high-quality carnivorous plants. Care Requirements Light — Full sun, 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily. A south-facing window, outdoor placement, or grow lights work well. Water — Pure water only, under 50ppm dissolved solids. Use distilled, reverse osmosis, or collected rainwater. Most tap water will not work. Use the tray method — keep roots sitting in a shallow tray of water. Soil — Pure peat moss or long-fiber sphagnum, with optional perlite or sand added for drainage. Garden soil will not work. Dormancy — Varies by species. Temperate Drosera require 3–4 months of cool winter dormancy. Tropical and subtropical species grow year-round and do not require dormancy. Humidity — Moderate to high humidity preferred. Most sundews adapt well to open-air growing once established. Shipping & What to Expect Our bare root Drosera (sundews) are shipped according to their natural growing cycle. During the active growing season you will receive a plant with live leaves and dew-covered tentacles. Temperate species shipped in winter dormancy will arrive without active leaves — this is completely normal and essential for long-term health. Please note that the plant and photo shown are representative of the variety but not the exact plant you will receive. Each plant is unique, and we guarantee a healthy, established root system ready to grow.
