Drosera capensis

Owned by Mike Hukill (@Majilkins).

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Notes

Colonies of seedlings, largers groups doing better and just transfered some to pure sphagnum

Details

Identity & Classification

Common Name
cape sundew

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant
Growth Habit
Herbaceous

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Health Status
Healthy / Stable ✅
Propagation Method
Seed Grown
Flowering Notes
Seedlings

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

Date Acquired
Nov 30, 2025
Natural Habitat Location
South African wetlands

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Added Details
Colonies of seedlings, largers groups doing better and just transfered some to pure sphagnum
cape sundew
Drosera capensis by Majilkins
Drosera capensis by Majilkins

Drosera

capensis

Common Namecape sundew

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant
Growth Habit
Herbaceous

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Health Status
Healthy / Stable ✅
Propagation Method
Seed Grown
Flowering NotesSeedlings

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

Date Acquired
Nov 30, 2025
Natural Habitat LocationSouth African wetlands

Collection Context

Quantity
1

Added Details

Colonies of seedlings, largers groups doing better and just transfered some to pure sphagnum