Cape Sundew Seeds - Flower Plant
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Cape Sundew Seeds
Cape Sundew is a compact carnivorous perennial valued for its slender leaves covered with glistening, sticky tentacles and its delicate seasonal flowers. It is suitable for terrariums, bog gardens, windowsill collections, and container cultivation where consistently moist, acidic growing media and bright light encourage healthy growth.
Key Features
Sticky Carnivorous Leaves
Produces narrow leaves covered with glistening tentacles that naturally capture small insects.
Compact Growth
Forms attractive rosettes that are well suited for indoor growing and small planting spaces.
Seasonal Flowers
Develops delicate blooms on upright stems that add ornamental interest during the growing season.
Ideal For Containers
Suitable for terrariums, bog gardens, windowsills, and specialty carnivorous plant collections.
Product Highlights
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Drosera capensis |
| Common Name | Cape Sundew |
| Seed Type | Flower Seed |
| Growth Habit | Carnivorous Herbaceous Perennial |
| USDA Zones | 9–11 |
| Planting Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growing Season | Year Round Indoors |
| Sowing Season | Spring |
| Sowing Months | March–May |
| Germination Time | 2–6 Weeks |
| Germination Conditions | 70–80°F (21–27°C), High Humidity, Surface Sow |
| Sunlight | Bright Indirect Light to Full Sun |
| Soil | Nutrient-Poor Acidic Peat and Sand Mix |
| Watering | Keep Constantly Moist Using Mineral-Free Water |
| Mature Size | 4–8 in Tall × 3–6 in Wide |
| Plant Spacing | 4–6 in Apart |
Growing Guide
Suitable For Terrariums, Bog Gardens And Indoor Plant Collections
Cape Sundew is valued for its unique carnivorous foliage, compact growth habit, and attractive seasonal flowers. It is suitable for specialty plant collections, indoor containers, terrariums, and bog gardens where bright light, high humidity, and consistently moist acidic growing media support healthy long-term growth.