Cape Sundew (Drosera Capensis) Carnivorous Plant

A "flypaper" carnivorous plant with long, tentacle-like leaves covered in sticky, glistening hairs that lure, trap, and digest insects with quiet efficiency.

The Cape Sundew (Drosera capensis) is a favorite for terrariums, carnivorous plant collections, and bog gardens. Its leaves are long and tentacle-like, covered in fine sticky hairs tipped with glistening droplets that attract and trap insects. The digestive enzymes in those hairs break down the prey into nutrients for the plant — which is why a nutrient-deficient sphagnum moss medium is essential. Distilled or rainwater only; no regular soil. Available in a 2" nursery pot, Diana Porcelain Planter, Olympia Marble Planter, or Daphne 4.5" Ceramic Planter.

What I love about it

The Cape Sundew is the carnivorous plant that works through beauty rather than brute force. The glistening sticky droplets on each hair look like morning dew — beautiful and deceptively inviting to any small insect that lands on the leaf. Once trapped, the leaf slowly curls around the prey and the digestive process begins. It's one of the most fascinating plants to observe up close, and it's genuinely effective at catching fungus gnats. A terrarium staple and a conversation piece in any collection.

Plant Care Tips

• ☀️ Light: Bright indirect to bright direct; fluorescent grow lights work well indoors
• 💧 Water: Distilled or rainwater only — tap water minerals will damage the plant
• 🧪 Soil: Sphagnum moss only — never regular potting mix
• 🦍 Feeding: No need to feed — catches its own gnats and flies naturally
• 💧 Humidity: Loves high humidity — keep in a humid environment
• 🐾 Pet Safety: Non-toxic to cats and dogs

Plant Specs

• Available In: 2" nursery pot; Diana Porcelain Planter (~4"); Olympia Marble Planter (3.5"); Daphne 4.5" Ceramic Planter with rose gold tray
• Best For: Terrariums, carnivorous plant collections, bog gardens