Drosera Capensis Red Leaf Cape Sundew Seeds – Carnivorous Plant Seeds for Home Gardens

Drosera capensis Red Leaf Cape Sundew is a carnivorous perennial plant valued for its elongated leaves, gland-covered surfaces, and reddish foliage characteristics. This form of Cape Sundew develops an upright rosette growth habit and is commonly grown in carnivorous plant collections, terrariums, bog gardens, and specialized containers. It performs best in bright light with acidic, nutrient-poor, consistently moist growing media. Suitable for botanical displays, Red Leaf Cape Sundew provides unique foliage structure and natural variation.

Features

• Carnivorous perennial plant from the species Drosera capensis
• Produces elongated leaves with gland-covered surfaces
• Features reddish leaf coloration under suitable growing conditions
• Suitable for terrariums, bog gardens, and carnivorous plant collections
• Requires acidic, nutrient-poor growing media
• Performs best in bright light to full sun

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Drosera capensis
• Common Name (US): Red Leaf Cape Sundew
• Seed Type / Variety: Carnivorous Plant Seed
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial rosette
• USDA Zones: 8–11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Season Months: March–May
• Germination: 14–60 days under suitable conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Bright Light to Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Acidic, nutrient-poor mix such as sphagnum peat and silica sand
• Watering Needs: High; keep growing media consistently moist using distilled or rain water
• Mature Plant Size: 6–12 in tall, 4–8 in spread
• Plant Spacing: 4–8 in apart