Drosera capensis (Gifberg Pass)
Native range: South Africa - Gifberg Pass
Known names: Cape Sundew, Octopus Plant
Hardiness: Best kept above 40°F
Mature Size: ~8" Tall, ~8" Wide
Light: Half day sun - full sun
Water: Keep sitting in water, keep soil moist at all times
Soil: 1/2 Peat moss & 1/2 Perlite
Dormancy Period: Winter
Pet-Safe: Yes
Plant Size: Grown in 3" pots
This form from Gifberg Pass region of South Africa produces tightly clustered leaves with hair-like fuzz on the petioles!
Drosera capensis is a South African sundew known for its long, narrow leaves covered in glistening, sticky mucilage (goo) used to trap insects. When prey lands on the leaves, the tentacles slowly curl around it to aid digestion.
Drosera capensis (Gifberg Pass)
$18.00Price
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