How do I care for my Drosera capensis to keep it healthy and thriving?

Drosera capensis, or Cape Sundew, prefers a sunny windowsill and should be kept in peat or sphagnum moss with no additives. Keep the soil moist and avoid fertilizers, as this plant is adapted to nutrient-poor soils. Proper watering and plenty of light are key to maintaining its stunning, sparkling appearance.

Are dwarf sundew plants like the Drosera capensis suitable for beginner carnivorous plant enthusiasts?

Yes, Drosera capensis is considered one of the easiest carnivorous plants to grow, making it suitable for beginners. Its low-maintenance nature and striking appearance make it a popular choice for new collectors.

Can I grow Drosera capensis as a potted carnivorous plant indoors, and what should I know about its care requirements?

Drosera capensis can be easily grown as a potted indoor plant, but it requires bright light and consistent moisture. Remember, it ships bare root, so you'll need to pot it in peat or sphagnum moss with no potting soil or additives to keep it happy and healthy.

Drosera capensis

Drosera capensis ‘Rocío de sol del Cabo’ – Belleza carnívora brillante ✨

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Drosera capensis Cape Sundew with sparkling red tentacles and sticky dew-like insect traps

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Drosera capensis Cape Sundew carnivorous plant with ruby-red sticky tentacles and dew-like insect traps

Drosera capensis Cape Sundew with red tentacles and sparkling sticky dew traps on long leaves

Nursery-grown · Never wild-collected 🌱 Energía vegetal "libre de dramas" para principiantes

Drosera capensis ‘Rocío de sol del Cabo’ – Belleza carnívora brillante ✨

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6 reseñas

Care Level

Intermediate

Mature Size

12.0in

Form

Bare Root

Growth Rate

Rápido

Pet Friendly

Non-toxic

Light

Full sun

Water

High

Growing Medium

Peaty

♡ Why We Love Them

Porque brillan como diamantes, se comen las plagas como los campeones y prosperan donde otras plantas se quejan. Las droseras del Cabo son infinitamente fascinantes: literalmente puedes verlas enrollarse alrededor de sus presas. Son la prueba de que las plantas pueden ser hermosas y un poco desquiciadas (en el buen sentido).

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We use USPS or UPS for shipping, providing Door-to-Door service based on the carrier that is selected at checkout. Plants are carefully packaged based on their needs to arrive healthy and ready to join your plant collection. Shipping is typically Monday - Wednesday; we will occasionally hold plants until the next shipping cycle to prevent the plant sitting over the weekend in a carrier facility that is not heated/air conditioned.

❄︎ Cold weather protection

We care about your plants arriving safely even in cold seasons. 🌿

- Heat Pack is not included by default.
- If your local temperature is 50°F (10°C) or lower, we strongly recommend adding one for extra protection.
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❧ Drosera capensis---Rocío de sol del Cabo description

🌱 Energía vegetal "libre de dramas" para principiantes

Conoce a la Drosera capensis, el rocío de sol del Cabo, una planta carnívora que parece haber sido bañada en purpurina y diseñada por la naturaleza para sorprender y devorar. Sus hojas largas y elegantes están bordeadas de tentáculos de color rojo rubí que gotean con pegajosas gotas parecidas al rocío que brillan con la luz. Esas “gotas de rocío” no son agua, ¡son trampas irresistibles para insectos!

Esta planta es una joya viviente y una de las plantas carnívoras más fáciles de cultivar, lo que la hace perfecta tanto para principiantes como para coleccionistas. Ya sea colocada en un alféizar soleado o exhibida como un centro de mesa que inicia conversaciones, el rocío de sol del Cabo ofrece drama, brillo y rendimiento ininterrumpidos.

Hermosa. Funcional. Ligeramente salvaje. Estamos obsesionados.

⚠️ Aviso importante sobre el envío
📦 Esta planta se envía a RAÍZ DESNUDA. La maceta NO está incluida.
El envío a raíz desnuda protege la delicada planta durante el tránsito, ayudando a asegurar que tu planta llegue sana y lista para ser trasplantada.
⚠️ Importante: Sin tierra para macetas. Solo musgo de turba o sphagnum sin aditivos.

Recordatorio para pedir un paquete de calor si hace frío
Recordatorio para envíos en clima frío ❄️
Si las temperaturas en tu zona bajan de los 4 °C, te recomendamos encarecidamente añadir un paquete de calor para proteger tu Venus Atrapamoscas durante el envío.

♧ Watering & Feeding

Agua:
• Use SÓLO agua destilada, de lluvia o de ósmosis inversa
• Mantenga la tierra consistentemente húmeda
• Se recomienda el método de bandeja

Alimentación:
• Atrapa su propio alimento en interiores o exteriores
• No necesita fertilizante
• Opcional: insectos pequeños ocasionales si se cultiva en interiores

▦ Growing Medium

• Mezcla de tierra para plantas carnívoras
• Normalmente, turba de sphagnum + perlita o arena de sílice
🚫 Sin tierra fertilizada, sin compost, sin mezcla para macetas

☼ Hardiness, Dormancy & Compatible Grow Zones

• Esquejes de hoja
• Esquejes de raíz
• Semillas
(¡Fácil de propagar y ansioso por multiplicarse!)

Dormancy:

No Dormancy

Growing Zones (unless Indoors):

Native Area:

Región del Cabo en Sudáfrica

✂︎ Propagation

• Esquejes de hoja
• Esquejes de raíz
• Semillas
(¡Fácil de propagar y ansioso por multiplicarse!)

⌂ Suitable Space

Indoors

➜ Shipping

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Wild Wonders Oasis will run free shipping offers once orders have reached a certain threshold. You can find this information on the Product Pages, Cart Page, and Checkout Page.

Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on your order, location, selected carrier, and shipping speed. Basically, the plants need a safe little travel plan, and unfortunately the postal goblins do require payment. 📦🌿

We do our best to offer available shipping options at checkout so you can choose what works best for you.
Do you offer express shipping?
Yes — express shipping options may be available at checkout.

At checkout, you’ll see a variety of postal carriers and shipping speeds to choose from, depending on your location and the items in your order. Pick the option that works best for you and your leafy little travel companions. 🌿

Please note that shipping speeds begin once the carrier receives the package — not while your plant is still being lovingly packed like the tiny botanical celebrity it is.

Pretty, deadly, and weirdly addictive.

🪰 Carnivorous Plant Growing Tips

Whether you picked up a Venus flytrap, a sundew, a pitcher plant, or some other leafy assassin, this guide will help you keep it happy, healthy, and hungry for more. (Insects, that is.)