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Sundew 'Drosera capensis 'L'

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Drosera capensis 'L'

The Drosera capensis (L) (large Cape sundew) is the larger version of the most well-known and easy to keep South African carnivorous plant. This exotic plant grows quite quickly and is very effective at catching insects by its upstanding elongated sticky leaves that roll up to the captured insect. This carnivorous plant can be kept best on a windowsill or in a terrarium.

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Overview Drosera capensis
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Plant type
carnivorous
Place
indoor
Place
artificial lighting
Adult width:
10 cm
Light
full light
Watering
high
Properties
special

Product info

The Cape sundew is the easiest carnivorous plant found in South Africa. It is a striking plant that catches insects with its red sticky traps. This Drosera capensis can be easily kept at home, in a bright sunny area.

Height:
3 cm
3 cm
Width:
4 cm
4 cm
Adult height:
5-10 cm
5-10 cm
Adult width:
10 cm
10 cm
Flower period:
Jan-July
Jan-July
Product type:
Plant
plant
Plant type:
Carnivorous
carnivorous
Growth habit:
Normal
normal
Growth rate:
Normal
normal
Araflora info:
Introduction
introduction
Properties:
Special
special
Natural habitat:
South Africa
South Africa
Altitude range:
0-500 m
0-500 m
 

Plant care

The Cape sundew is a strong carnivorous plant that is easy to care for. Both in the garden and the home, Drosera capensis can thrive. A sunny, moist spot is best for this plant. The Cape sundew requires sufficient water, preferably soft water or rainwater, because these types of water contain less calcium and nutrients. Added plant nutrients are not necessary. The soil should be slightly acidic. Araflora uses pure peat for this plant, but a mix of sand and peat is also suitable.

Care:
Normal
normal
Place:
Indoor
indoor
Light:
Full light
full light
Watering:
High
high
Watering tips:
Standing in water
standing in water
Maintenance:
Prune dead stalks
prune dead stalks
Air circulation:
Normal
normal
Place:
Artificial lighting
artificial lighting
Water spraying:
No-water spraying
no-water spraying
Air humidity at day:
60-100%
60-100%
Air humidity at night:
80-100%
80-100%
Day temperature:
15-25°C
15-25°C
Night temperature:
10-20°C
10-20°C
Temperature max:
30°C
30°C
Temperature:
15°C
15°C
Fertilize:
None
none
Artificial light height:
0-20cm
0-20cm
Soil ph:
<7
<7
Soil type:
Peat
peat
Repotting:
After 2 years
after 2 years

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