Drosera capensis ‘Peppermint’ — David Flocken Candy Cane Line — First ReleaseAlmost seven years in the making. This is one of the most sought-after sundew selections in the hobby, sourced directly from David Flocken of GrowPings, whose Candy Cane Line has legendary status among serious collectors. These are the first plants from this line we are releasing from personal stock. Expect tall stems, long wide leaves dense with sparkling tentacles, and coloration that shifts through vivid reds, and leaves that curl back giving it a candy cane shape. Prey capture is dramatic, with leaves curling decisively around insects in a display that is hard to match in the sundew world. Shipped bare root for a clean, healthy arrival and fast establishment in your setup.Whether you are deep into sundews or simply want something with real lineage, this is a genuine collector piece 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.
