Cape sundew

Drosera capensis is a carnivorous plant belonging to the genus Drosera, native to the Cape region of South Africa. It is one of the most widespread and popular “sundews,” thanks to its remarkable resilience, ease of cultivation, and ability to adapt to various nutrient-poor environments.

Main characteristics:

Leaves:
It forms an elongated rosette composed of ribbon-like, flexible leaves, covered in glandular trichomes that secrete a sticky exudate to trap prey. Once the insect is captured, the leaf tends to curl around it to facilitate digestion.

Color:
The leaves are generally green, with bright red trichomes that increase in intensity with good light exposure. This chromatic contrast makes it one of the most ornamental Drosera.

Flowers:
It produces pink or white flowers, arranged on long stalks that rise above the plant. Flowering is abundant and frequent, even multiple times a year under optimal conditions.

Habitat:
In nature, it grows in wetland areas of South Africa, such as marshes and peat bogs, characterized by acidic and nutrient-poor soils. It is a species that tolerates both cool conditions and warmer climates well, provided the substrate moisture remains constant.

Plant in a Ø 6.5 cm pot