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Drosera Capensis Sundew Seeds for Sale
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Drosera Capensis Sundew Seeds
Drosera capensis, commonly known as Cape Sundew, is a carnivorous perennial plant native to South Africa. Its long, narrow leaves are covered with sticky, glistening droplets that trap small insects. It produces delicate pink flowers and grows well in consistently moist, nutrient-poor soil. This unusual plant is suitable for carnivorous plant collections, containers, and suitable bog garden displays.
Cape Sundew
Carnivorous Plant
Sticky Dew-Covered Leaves
Pink Flowers
Key Features
Glistening Dew
Produces glistening droplets on its leaf tentacles, giving the plant its distinctive appearance.
Pink Flowers
Produces delicate pink to pink-mauve flowers on upright flower stalks.
Unique Carnivorous Growth
Obtains nutrients from captured insects while growing in naturally nutrient-poor conditions.
Product Highlights
Scientific name: Drosera capensis
Commonly called Cape Sundew
Carnivorous perennial plant
Native to South Africa
Sticky, dew-covered leaves
Produces pink flowers
Requires consistently moist soil
Suitable for carnivorous plant collections
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Drosera capensis |
| Common Name | Cape Sundew |
| Plant Family | Droseraceae |
| Plant Category | Carnivorous Plant; Ornamental Plant |
| Plant Type | Evergreen Perennial |
| Native Region | Cape region of South Africa |
| Flower Color | Pink to Pink-Mauve |
| Foliage | Elongated leaves with sticky glandular tentacles |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clump-forming carnivorous plant |
| Sunlight | Bright light to full sun, with protection from excessive heat where needed |
| Soil Requirements | Acidic, nutrient-poor growing medium suitable for carnivorous plants |
| Recommended Growing Medium | Suitable unfertilized sphagnum peat and silica sand, or an appropriate carnivorous plant mix |
| Watering | Keep consistently moist using rainwater, distilled water, or reverse-osmosis water |
| Seed Starting | Surface sow; do not cover the tiny seeds with soil |
| Germination Time | Often around 2–6 weeks under suitable conditions; results vary |
| Germination Conditions | Warm conditions, bright light, and consistently moist growing medium |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Often listed for Zones 7–9 outdoors; protection or indoor growing may be needed in colder climates |
| Garden Uses | Carnivorous plant collections, containers, greenhouses, and suitable bog gardens |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Growing Medium
Use a nutrient-poor carnivorous plant mix made with suitable unfertilized sphagnum peat and silica sand or another recommended medium. Avoid ordinary potting soil and fertilized mixes.
Use a nutrient-poor carnivorous plant mix made with suitable unfertilized sphagnum peat and silica sand or another recommended medium. Avoid ordinary potting soil and fertilized mixes.
Step 2: Sow Seeds on the Surface
Sprinkle the tiny seeds evenly over the surface of the pre-moistened growing medium. Do not bury them, as light can support germination.
Sprinkle the tiny seeds evenly over the surface of the pre-moistened growing medium. Do not bury them, as light can support germination.
Step 3: Maintain Moisture
Keep the growing medium consistently moist using rainwater, distilled water, or reverse-osmosis water. Avoid mineral-rich tap water.
Keep the growing medium consistently moist using rainwater, distilled water, or reverse-osmosis water. Avoid mineral-rich tap water.
Step 4: Provide Suitable Light
Place the container in a bright location with suitable warmth and humidity. Protect the growing medium from drying out and avoid excessive heat buildup.
Place the container in a bright location with suitable warmth and humidity. Protect the growing medium from drying out and avoid excessive heat buildup.
Step 5: Care for Seedlings
Allow seedlings to establish before transplanting. Continue using nutrient-poor growing medium and suitable low-mineral water. Do not apply ordinary fertilizer to the growing medium.
Allow seedlings to establish before transplanting. Continue using nutrient-poor growing medium and suitable low-mineral water. Do not apply ordinary fertilizer to the growing medium.
Grow Your Own Cape Sundew
Drosera capensis Sundew Seeds offer an opportunity to grow a fascinating carnivorous plant with glistening insect-trapping leaves and delicate pink flowers. Provide bright light, nutrient-poor soil, and consistently moist growing conditions to support healthy development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn how to germinate Cape Sundew seeds, maintain its sticky leaves, and provide suitable growing conditions.
How do you grow Drosera capensis from seeds?
Sow Drosera capensis seeds directly onto the surface of a moist, nutrient-poor carnivorous plant growing medium. Do not cover them with soil. Provide bright light, suitable warmth, and consistent moisture using rainwater, distilled water, or reverse-osmosis water. Germination often takes around 2–6 weeks, depending on conditions and seed freshness.
Why is my Cape Sundew not producing sticky dew?
Cape Sundew may produce less sticky dew when its growing medium dries out, the plant receives insufficient light, or it experiences stress after transplanting. Keep the medium consistently moist, provide suitable bright light, and avoid touching the sticky leaf tentacles unnecessarily. Healthy new leaves may gradually resume producing dew.
What water and soil are best for Drosera capensis?
Drosera capensis grows best in a nutrient-poor, acidic growing medium suitable for carnivorous plants. An appropriate unfertilized sphagnum peat and silica sand mix is commonly used. Water with rainwater, distilled water, or reverse-osmosis water because minerals in ordinary tap water can accumulate and damage the plant. Keep the growing medium consistently moist.