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Cape sundew seeds produce small, perennial carnivorous plants with a rosette growth habit and narrow, gland-covered leaves. These plants are adapted to nutrient-poor environments and capture tiny insects on sticky leaf surfaces. Cape sundew thrives in warm, humid conditions and requires consistently moist, acidic growing media rather than typical garden soil. Suitable for terrariums, indoor growing, and specialized containers, the plants establish gradually and develop into compact, insect-catching specimens.
Features
- Carnivorous plant with sticky, insect-trapping leaves
- Compact rosette growth habit
- Suitable for terrariums and indoor cultivation
- Prefers nutrient-poor, acidic growing medium
- Requires high humidity and consistent moisture
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Drosera capensis
- Common Name (US): Cape Sundew
- Seed Type / Variety: Carnivorous plant variety
- Growth Habit: Low-growing rosette perennial
- USDA Zones: 9–11 (grown indoors in cooler regions)
- Planting Season: Year-round indoors; spring in warm climates
- Growing Season: Year-round under suitable conditions
- Sowing Season: Anytime in controlled environments
- Germination Time and Conditions: 14–30 days at 20–28°C with high humidity and light
- Sunlight Requirements: Bright indirect light to full sun
- Soil Requirements: Peat-based, acidic, nutrient-poor medium (no fertilizers)
- Watering Needs: Keep constantly moist with distilled or rainwater
- Mature Plant Size: 10–20 cm height; 5–10 cm spread
- Plant Spacing: 5–10 cm between plants
