Drosera capensis
Owned by David Fefferman (@David).
Details
Identity & Classification
- Common Name
- cape sundew
Growth & Physical Traits
- Plant Type
- Carnivorous Plant
- Growth Habit
- Herbaceous
Lifecycle & Reproduction
- Propagation Method
- Seed Grown
Care & Requirements
- Watering Needs
- High Water Needs
- Temperature Range
- Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
- Humidity Range
- High Humidity (60–80%)
- Light Needs
- Full Sun
Origin & Source
- Natural Habitat Location
- South African wetlands
Collection Context
- Quantity
- 25
cape sundew
Drosera
capensis
Common Namecape sundew
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant
Growth Habit
Herbaceous
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Seed Grown
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
High Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Full Sun
Origin & Source
Natural Habitat LocationSouth African wetlands
Collection Context
Quantity
25
Item Lore
The Cape sundew, *Drosera capensis*, is prized by enthusiasts for its active trapping mechanism, where its glandular tentacles curl around prey to absorb nutrients. Native to South Africa’s Cape region, it remains one of the most popular carnivorous plants in cultivation due to its hardiness and reliable ability to thrive in poor soil conditions.
Drosera
capensis
Common Namecape sundew
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant
Growth Habit
Herbaceous
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Seed Grown
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
High Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Full Sun
Origin & Source
Natural Habitat LocationSouth African wetlands
Collection Context
Quantity
25
Item Lore
The Cape sundew, *Drosera capensis*, is prized by enthusiasts for its active trapping mechanism, where its glandular tentacles curl around prey to absorb nutrients. Native to South Africa’s Cape region, it remains one of the most popular carnivorous plants in cultivation due to its hardiness and reliable ability to thrive in poor soil conditions.