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.

Guide botanique

Cape sundew.

Drosera capensis

Prononciation dro-SER-uh kuh-PEN-sis

Aussi appelée Cape Sundew

The Cape sundew is a fascinating carnivorous plant that hails from South Africa. It catches small insects using sticky, dew-covered tentacles on its long leaves. It's a great choice if you're looking to get into carnivorous plants.

En un coup d'œil

Niveau d'entretien: Moyenne
Type de plante: Carnivorous perennial
Lumière: Bright light with some direct sun
Lumière en intérieur: Lumière vive indirecte
Arrosage: Tous les 1 à 3 jours
Taille adulte: 6 to 10 inches
Croissance: Rapide
Rusticité: USDA 9 à 11
Floraison: Spring to summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage: Keep the soil constantly damp by using the tray method.
Engrais: Do not fertilize, as these plants get their nutrients from insects.
Taille: Trim away dead or blackened leaves to keep the plant tidy.
Rempotage: Repot only when the plant outgrows its container using nutrient-free media.
Sol: Peat moss and perlite mix
pH du sol: Acidic
Température: 5 à 30°C
Humidité: 60 à 90%
Résistance à la sécheresse: Faible
Durée de vie: Perennial, typically 3 to 5 years.
Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins: Élevée

Signes qu'il faut rempoter

The plant has outgrown its current pot.
The peat moss medium has broken down and looks dark or mushy.

Sécurité

Humains: The plant is not considered toxic, but it is not meant for consumption.
Enfants: Keep this plant away from small children because the sticky mucilage can be messy and irritating if touched or rubbed into eyes.
Comestibilité: This plant is not edible and should not be consumed by humans or pets.

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur: 0,1 à 0,25m
Envergure: 0,1 à 0,2m
Feuilles: bright green, red, evergreen
Fleurs: pink, white, 1 à 2cm
Fruits: black, Late summer

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication: seed, leaf cuttings, root cuttings
Quand planter: spring, summer
Hivernage: Move to a bright, frost free location during winter. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged if growth slows down.
En pot: It grows very well in pots, especially when placed in a shallow tray of water.

Seed Sowing

1. Sprinkle seeds on top of damp peat moss.
2. Keep in bright light.
3. Maintain high humidity until germination.

Leaf Cuttings

1. Cut a healthy leaf at the base.
2. Place it on damp sphagnum moss.
3. Cover with a clear lid to keep humidity high.

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

Bonnes associations

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.

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille: Droseraceae
Genre: Drosera
Ordre: Caryophyllales
Classe: Magnoliopsida
Région d'origine: Cape region of South Africa.
Préservation: 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.

Intérêt pour la faune: natural pest control
Pollinisateurs: abeilles, papillons
Utilisations: ornamental, pest control

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Floraison

Fructification

Feuillage

Repères écologiques

Salinité: 1/9
Réaction du sol: 3/9
Lumière: 8/9
Température: 7/9
Humidité: 9/9
Nutriments: 1/9

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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.

Bon à savoir

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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