Drosera Capensis — Cape Sundew — Ø12 cm — H17 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Very bright! Direct sunlight helps produce the shiny "glue" on its hairs that traps insects.
Is it a toxic plant? No, this carnivorous plant poses no danger to humans or pets.
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- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
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- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
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The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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Drosera Capensis — Cape Sundew — Ø12 cm — H17 cm
🌿 Shiny pink foliage • 🎨 Spectacular sticky droplets • ☀️ Bright direct light • 💧 Regular watering • 🌱 Easy care • 🦟 Carnivorous insectivorous plant • 🐾 Non-toxic to pets
The Drosera Capensis, also called Cape Sundew, is a fascinating and elegant carnivorous plant known for its shiny pink foliage covered with sticky droplets that capture insects. This spectacular plant features long narrow leaves adorned with reddish tentacles that sparkle like dew pearls, creating a hypnotic and unique visual effect.
Native to the wet regions of South Africa, Drosera is a plant from the Droseraceae family that naturally grows in peat bogs and marshy areas. The 'Capensis' variety is particularly appreciated for its ease of care, rapid growth, and spectacular sticky droplets that capture small insects. With its height of 17 cm and pot diameter of 12 cm, it is perfect for windowsills, offices, bedrooms, or as a botanical curiosity in your urban jungle. As a bonus, Drosera is a fascinating educational plant that allows you to observe the insect capture mechanism in real time.
Which carnivorous plant to choose?
Carnivorous plants offer a great diversity of shapes and capture mechanisms. Here is how the Drosera Capensis stands out from other carnivorous plants in our catalog:
- Drosera Capensis (this plant): shiny pink foliage with sticky droplets, captures by adhesive trapping, easy (17 cm). Classic Drosera version.
- Drosera Aliciae: compact rosette with red droplets, captures by adhesive trapping, very easy (12 cm). Compact Drosera version.
- Dionaea Muscipula (Venus Flytrap): spectacular jaw traps, active trapping, iconic (12 cm). Jaw trap version.
- Sarracenia Maroon: elegant purple pitchers, passive trapping, large size (23 cm). Purple pitcher version.
- Sarracenia Catesbaei: green and red pitchers, passive trapping, elegant (23 cm). Bicolor pitcher version.
- Nepenthes alata: tropical hanging pitchers, passive trapping, exotic (17 cm). Tropical hanging version.
Why choose Drosera Capensis? If you’re looking for an easy-care carnivorous plant with spectacular sticky droplets that sparkle like dew pearls, Drosera Capensis is the perfect choice. It’s one of the easiest carnivorous plants to start with.
Exposure & location
The Drosera Capensis enjoys bright direct light to maintain its vibrant pink colors and produce abundant sticky droplets. It tolerates a few hours of shade but prefers very bright exposure.
- Exposure: bright direct light, direct sun (minimum 4-6 hours per day).
- Ideal: south-facing windowsill, veranda, greenhouse, or sheltered outdoor spot in summer.
- Temperature: 15 to 30 °C, tolerates cool temperatures in winter (5-10 °C).
- Substrate: poor and acidic, mix of blonde peat and sand (or perlite), without fertilizer.
Verdeia tip: the Drosera needs lots of light to produce its spectacular sticky droplets. The brighter the light, the more vibrant the pink colors will be.
Watering & care
- Watering: regular; keep the substrate constantly moist (never dry).
- Water: use only demineralized, rain, or osmosis water (never tap water).
- Method: water from below by keeping 1-2 cm of water in the saucer permanently.
- Humidity: prefers 50-80% humidity, occasionally mist with demineralized water.
- Fertilizer: never use fertilizer — the Drosera feeds on insects.
- Feeding: let it naturally catch insects, no need to feed it artificially.
The Drosera needs a poor and acidic substrate — never use regular potting soil or fertilizers that would burn its roots.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its shiny pink foliage and spectacular sticky droplets, the Drosera Capensis adds a touch of botanical curiosity and fascination to your urban jungle. It creates a hypnotic and unique focal point.
- To pair with: other carnivorous plants (Dionaea, Sarracenia, Nepenthes) to create a terrarium or a fascinating carnivore collection.
- Ideal pot: plastic pot without holes (with integrated saucer) or terrarium to maintain humidity.
- Ambiance: perfect on a bright windowsill, in an office, a bedroom, or as an educational curiosity for children.
The sticky droplets sparkle like dew pearls and create a hypnotic visual effect — a true living curiosity to observe daily.
Verdeia Tips
- Give it plenty of direct light: minimum 4-6 hours of sun per day for vibrant colors.
- Use only demineralized water: tap water is toxic to carnivorous plants.
- Keep the substrate constantly moist: always leave 1-2 cm of water in the saucer.
- Never use fertilizer: Drosera feeds on insects; fertilizer burns its roots.
- Let it naturally catch insects: no need to feed it artificially.
A true botanical curiosity, the Drosera Capensis fascinates with its spectacular sticky droplets and insect capture mechanism. An educational and elegant plant perfect for observing nature in action.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Drosera capensis
- Common name: Drosera Capensis, Cape Sundew, Cape Sundew
- Family: Droseraceae
- Origin: humid regions of South Africa
- Dimensions at delivery: Ø12 × H17 cm
- Adult size: up to 20–25 cm indoors
- Exposure: bright direct light, direct sun (minimum 4-6 hours per day)
- Watering: regular, substrate constantly moist, demineralized water only
- Care: easy (perfect for starting with carnivorous plants)
- Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
- Decorative style: Fascinating / Educational / Unique
- Special feature: shiny pink foliage, spectacular sticky droplets, carnivorous insect-eating plant, captures by adhesive trapping, easy to care for, fast growing, non-toxic to pets
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the pink hues and the density of the droplets naturally vary depending on growing conditions and lighting.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.