Drosera capensis Typical hails from the Cape region of South Africa, where this elegant sundew thrives in permanently wet, nutrient-poor habitats from sea-level to 1800 meters. Its semi-erect, narrowly oblong leaves bear distinctive red tentacles tipped with mucilage, with dense marginal fringes perfect for trapping prey, making this 150mm classic a stalwart of any serious collection. 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.
