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Drosera capensis, commonly known as the Cape Sundew, is one of the easiest and most rewarding carnivorous plants to grow. Native to South Africa, it produces elegant strap-like leaves covered in sparkling sticky tentacles that trap and digest small insects. When sunlight catches the glistening droplets, the plant appears covered in dew, giving rise to its common name. Easy-going, fast-growing, and often producing delicate pink flowers throughout the year, the Cape Sundew is an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced carnivorous plant enthusiasts.
Plant Care
Light:Bright light to full sun. A sunny windowsill is ideal and will encourage strong growth and vibrant dew production.
Watering Keep the compost consistently moist at all times. Stand the pot in a shallow tray of rainwater, distilled water, or reverse osmosis water. Never allow the compost to dry out.
Temperature Prefers temperatures between 10–30°C and adapts well to typical household conditions.
Potting Use a carnivorous plant compost such as sphagnum peat-free carnivorous mix or long-fibre sphagnum moss. Avoid fertilisers and standard houseplant composts.
Hot Tips One of the easiest carnivorous plants to grow. If the sticky droplets disappear, the plant usually needs more light, moisture, or humidity. Mature plants often self-seed readily, creating a colony of sundews over time.
Pet Friendly Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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About this plant
Drosera capensis, commonly known as the Cape Sundew, is one of the easiest and most rewarding carnivorous plants to grow. Native to South Africa, it produces elegant strap-like leaves covered in sparkling sticky tentacles that trap and digest small insects. When sunlight catches the glistening droplets, the plant appears covered in dew, giving rise to its common name. Easy-going, fast-growing, and often producing delicate pink flowers throughout the year, the Cape Sundew is an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced carnivorous plant enthusiasts.
Plant Care
Light:Bright light to full sun. A sunny windowsill is ideal and will encourage strong growth and vibrant dew production.
Watering Keep the compost consistently moist at all times. Stand the pot in a shallow tray of rainwater, distilled water, or reverse osmosis water. Never allow the compost to dry out.
Temperature Prefers temperatures between 10–30°C and adapts well to typical household conditions.
Potting Use a carnivorous plant compost such as sphagnum peat-free carnivorous mix or long-fibre sphagnum moss. Avoid fertilisers and standard houseplant composts.
Hot Tips One of the easiest carnivorous plants to grow. If the sticky droplets disappear, the plant usually needs more light, moisture, or humidity. Mature plants often self-seed readily, creating a colony of sundews over time.
Pet Friendly Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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Every plant is uniqueThe plant you receive will be similar to the one photographed, but not identical. Want to see the exact plant? Get in touch and we’ll happily send you a photo. Rescue plants may have cosmetic damage and are pictured using a healthy example.
Delivery across Great Britain
Live plants travel via Royal Mail Tracked 24. Non-plant items travel via Tracked 48 unless they are packed with a plant.
Dispatch: Orders placed before 2pm are normally dispatched the following day. Orders placed on Saturday are dispatched on Monday.
Cost: £6.99 flat-rate shipping. Click & Collect from our Bristol shop is free.
Local Bristol delivery: Available on orders over £20 for eligible postcodes at checkout and normally completed by our team within 48 hours. Please provide a safe place.
