Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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Cape sundew · Drosera capensis
Cape sundew is known for its distinctive insect-trapping mechanism and requires specific but straightforward care. Key care points include ensuring constant high humidity and using only distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. Cape sundew thrives in bright but indirect light and needs nutrient-poor, acidic soil to mimic its natural boggy habitat. Regular dormancy periods are crucial for cape sundew's annual lifecycle.
Generally disease-free
Generally pest-free
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