Drosera capensis
Owned by Aaaamory (@aaaamory).
Notes
Seeds from the reddish form of cape sundew from the location of DeKom, RSA, selfed.
Details
Identity & Classification
- Common Name
- cape sundew
- Hybrid/Species/Unknown
- Species
Growth & Physical Traits
- Plant Type
- Carnivorous Plant
- Growing Medium
- 1:1 sphagnum peat moss and perlite.
- Pot Size
- 2.5"
- Growth Habit
- Herbaceous, Rosette-forming
Lifecycle & Reproduction
- Health Status
- Healthy / Stable ✅
- Propagation Method
- Seed Grown
Care & Requirements
- Watering Needs
- Standing Water / Bog Conditions
- Temperature Range
- Tropical (65–85°F / 18–30°C)
- Humidity Range
- Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
- Light Needs
- Grow Light / Artificial Light
Origin & Source
- Acquisition Source
- Seed Bank
- Date Acquired
- Jun 18, 2026
- Natural Habitat Location
- DeKom, Republic of South Africa
Collection Context
- Growing Area
- Terrarium
- Added Details
- Seeds from the reddish form of cape sundew from the location of DeKom, RSA, selfed.
cape sundew
Drosera
capensis
Hybrid/Species/Unknown
Species
Common Namecape sundew
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant
Growth Habit
Herbaceous, Rosette-forming
Growing Medium1:1 sphagnum peat moss and perlite.
Pot Size2.5"
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Health Status
Healthy / Stable ✅
Propagation Method
Seed Grown
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Standing Water / Bog Conditions
Temperature Range
Tropical (65–85°F / 18–30°C)
Humidity Range
Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
Light Needs
Grow Light / Artificial Light
Origin & Source
Date Acquired
Jun 18, 2026
Acquisition SourceSeed Bank
Natural Habitat LocationDeKom, Republic of South Africa
Collection Context
Growing AreaTerrarium
Added Details
Seeds from the reddish form of cape sundew from the location of DeKom, RSA, selfed.
Drosera
capensis
Hybrid/Species/Unknown
Species
Common Namecape sundew
Added Details
Seeds from the reddish form of cape sundew from the location of DeKom, RSA, selfed.
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant
Growth Habit
Herbaceous, Rosette-forming
Growing Medium1:1 sphagnum peat moss and perlite.
Pot Size2.5"
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Health Status
Healthy / Stable ✅
Propagation Method
Seed Grown
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Standing Water / Bog Conditions
Temperature Range
Tropical (65–85°F / 18–30°C)
Humidity Range
Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
Light Needs
Grow Light / Artificial Light
Origin & Source
Date Acquired
Jun 18, 2026
Acquisition SourceSeed Bank
Natural Habitat LocationDeKom, Republic of South Africa
Collection Context
Growing AreaTerrarium