How to Care for Drosera capensis (Cape Sundew)
Korean name: 끈끈이주걱
The Cape Sundew is a carnivorous plant that secretes sticky mucilage on its leaves to trap small insects and absorb nutrients. Its leaves are spatula-shaped and spread widely over the ground as it grows. It is an easy-to-grow foliage plant suitable for indoor environments.
Key facts
- Category: Foliage plant
- Difficulty: Easy
- Where to keep: indoors
- Native to: South Africa
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
- Traits: carnivorous, beginner-friendly, foliage plant, prefers humidity
- Also known as: Cape Sundew, Sticky Sundew
Care Guide
- Light: Requires bright indirect light.
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist.
- Soil: Well-draining acidic soil is ideal.
- Humidity: Prefers high humidity.
- Temperature: 18~27°C
- Fertilizer: Generally does not require fertilizer.
Common questions
How often should you water Drosera capensis?
Keep the soil consistently moist. Roughly every 3 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.
Where should you keep Drosera capensis?
Light: Requires bright indirect light. You can grow it indoors. Soil: Well-draining acidic soil is ideal.
Is Drosera capensis safe around pets?
Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
Is Drosera capensis good for beginners?
Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Temperature: 18~27°C. Humidity: Prefers high humidity. Fertiliser: Generally does not require fertilizer.