Cape sundew
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An evergreen carnivorous perennial, with rosettes of long, narrowly spoon-shaped leaves, covered in glandular red or pink hairs which are used to trap and digest insect prey. Clusters of pink flowers are produced from spring to autumn, and occasionally into winter
Scientific classification
- Species
- Cape sundew (Drosera capensis)
- Genus
- Drosera
- Family
- Droseraceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Bogs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Cape sundew
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Cape sundew
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Cape sundew care guide
- Keep soil constantly wet, use distilled water only
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil constantly wet, use distilled water only
Fertilizing
FertilizingNever fertilize; feeds on insects
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, softwood cuttings, or by root cuttings when dormant
Growing
GrowingIn frost-prone areas, grow under glass, in full light but with shade from hot sun, and keep continually moist by standing in a saucer of rainwater. In warmer climates, grow in full sun in wet, acidic conditions such as a bog garden.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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