Cape sundew.

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Nivel de cuidados

Media

Tipo de planta

Carnivorous perennial

Luz

Bright light with some direct sun

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 1 a 3 días

Tamaño adulto

6 to 10 inches

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 9 a 11

Floración

Spring to summer

Cuidados

Always keep the soil consistently moist by sitting the pot in a shallow tray of distilled water. Watch for the tentacles to lose their sparkle, which indicates the plant needs more light. Avoid using tap water as the minerals can damage the roots.

Riego

Keep the soil constantly damp by using the tray method.

Abonado

Do not fertilize, as these plants get their nutrients from insects.

Poda

Trim away dead or blackened leaves to keep the plant tidy.

Trasplante

Repot only when the plant outgrows its container using nutrient-free media.

Suelo

Peat moss and perlite mix

pH del suelo

Acidic

Temperatura

5 a 30°C

Humedad

60 a 90%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 3 to 5 years.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Alta

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is not considered toxic, but it is not meant for consumption.

Niños

Keep this plant away from small children because the sticky mucilage can be messy and irritating if touched or rubbed into eyes.

Comestibilidad

This plant is not edible and should not be consumed by humans or pets.

Cómo identificarla

• Long, strap-like leaves
• Glistening sticky glandular hairs
• Leaves curl around trapped prey
• Tall spikes of pink flowers

Altura

0,1 a 0,25m

Anchura

0,1 a 0,2m

Hojas

bright green, red, evergreen

Flores

pink, white, 1 a 2cm

Frutos

black, Late summer

Problemas frecuentes

• Aphids — Small insects that suck sap from the leaves and can damage the sticky glands.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, leaf cuttings, root cuttings

Cuándo plantar

spring, summer

Cuidados en invierno

Move to a bright, frost free location during winter. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged if growth slows down.

En maceta

It grows very well in pots, especially when placed in a shallow tray of water.

Group carnivorous plants together in a bog garden or tray system to maintain consistent moisture levels.

Buenas compañeras

• Venus flytrap — They share similar requirements for high light and pure water.
• Purple pitcher plant — These plants thrive in the same boggy, nutrient poor conditions.

Especies parecidas

• Drosera binata — It is another popular, easy to grow sundew with a distinct leaf shape.

Ciencia

Familia

Droseraceae

Género

Drosera

Orden

Caryophyllales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Cape region of South Africa.

Conservación

It is widely cultivated and not currently threatened in the wild.

It grows in nutrient poor, boggy soils where it captures insects to supplement its nitrogen intake.

Valor para la fauna

natural pest control

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

ornamental, pest control

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does it need special water?

Yes, always use distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water to avoid mineral buildup.

Should I feed it insects?

It is not necessary, as the plant will thrive on light and water alone.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Drosera comes from the Greek word for dew, referring to the glistening droplets on its leaves. The specific epithet capensis refers to its origin in the Cape of Good Hope.

Bueno saberlo

• It is one of the easiest carnivorous plants to grow for beginners.
• The leaves will curl around prey within minutes of contact.
• It produces a high volume of tiny black seeds that germinate easily.
• It is native to the Cape region of South Africa.
• The flowers are held high on tall stalks to avoid trapping their own pollinators.

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