🌿 Live Arrival Guarantee
We carefully pack and ship every plant to arrive healthy and ready to grow.
If your plant arrives damaged or unhappy, contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos, and we’ll replace it or issue store credit — no plant parent left behind.
Please note that a heat pack must be purchased from November - March in order to leverage our Live Arrival Guarantee as we cannot guarantee plant survival in cold weather conditions.
❄️ Reminder to Order a Heat Pack if Cold
Cold weather shipping alert
If temperatures in your area drop below 40°F at any point between the shipping location (California) and your destination, we strongly recommend adding a heat pack to protect your plant during transit and ensure it arrives firm, healthy, and stress-free.
If your plant arrives damaged or unhappy, contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos, and we’ll replace it or issue store credit — no plant parent left behind.
Please note that a heat pack must be purchased from November - March in order to leverage our Live Arrival Guarantee as we cannot guarantee plant survival in cold weather conditions.
👉 No International Shipping
Wild Wonders Oasis does not currently ship outside of the United States. Only digital products can be purchased Internationally.
Drosera capensis ‘Octopus’ – Long-Tentacled Carnivorous Sundew 🐙✨
🌱 Beginner-Friendly "Drama-free plant energy"
✅ Live Arrival Guarantee | 🔒 Secure Checkout | 🌿 Hand-Packed with Care | 📦 Expert Packaging
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Meet Drosera capensis ‘Octopus’, a wild, long-limbed form of the classic Cape Sundew that looks like it’s reaching out to grab attention — and dinner. This unique variety produces extra-long, slender leaves lined with glistening, sticky tentacles that curl and wrap around prey like tiny arms in motion.
Each leaf sparkles with dew-like droplets that shimmer in the light, creating a hypnotic, living display. It’s fast-growing, highly active, and incredibly effective at catching fungus gnats and small insects. Despite its exotic look, this plant is shockingly easy to grow, making it perfect for beginners who want something dramatic and interactive.
Weird. Mesmerizing. Slightly unhinged (in the best way).
⚠️ Important Shipping Callout
📦 This plant ships BARE ROOT. Pot is NOT included.
Bareroot shipping protects the plant during transit and ensures it arrives healthy and ready to pot.
Reminder to Order a Heat Pack if Cold
Cold weather shipping? 🌡️
If temperatures in your area drop below 40°F, we strongly recommend adding a heat pack to protect your sundew during transit and ensure it arrives dewy and happy.
Flower Color
Soft pink to pale lavender
Plant Characteristics
• Extra-long, curling “octopus-like” leaves
• Heavy dew production with strong insect-catching ability
• Fast-growing and highly active
• Eye-catching, interactive display plant
• Excellent beginner carnivorous plant
Plant Sizing Guide
What Size Am I Getting? Let's Break It Down.
We get it—plant sizes can be confusing. Is a “small” the size of a golf ball or a grapefruit? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Below is a quick guide to help you understand what each size means when shopping our plants. Measurements refer to the plant body, not including the pot (unless noted).
Tiny
- Baby plants or starter plugs. May be rooted or freshly cut. 0.5"–1.5" wide.
- Example: Butterwort plug, small seedling
Small
- Young plant, well-rooted, 1.5"–3" wide or tall.
- Example: Aeonium cutting, sundew cluster
Medium
- Established plant, 3"–5" wide/tall. Ready for repotting or display.
- Example: 2–3 year-old cactus, flowering flytrap
Large
- Mature plant, 5"–8" wide/tall. Great for centerpieces or statement planters.
- Example: Dioscorea elephantipes, pitcher plant
XL (Collector Size)
- Rare or mature specimen, 8"+ or unusually large or sculptural in form.
- Example: Caudex giants, multi-head aeoniums
📦 Note:
- Pot sizes (if included) are listed separately on product pages.
- Some species naturally stay small—even large ones might only be a few inches wide. Check individual listings for details.
- Photos are of representative plants—your plant may vary slightly (because nature’s not into clones).
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🌱 Beginner-Friendly "Drama-free plant energy"
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Spring, Summer, and Fall
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Flower Color |
Pink
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Full Sun
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