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Capensis sundew (Drosera capensis)
Capensis sundew Drosera capensisPhoto: NoahElhardt · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Capensis sundew

Drosera capensis

Also found as Drosera capensis L.

Drosera Capensis (Drosera capensis) is a rosette companion plant. Its care profile below covers light, water, temperature, humidity, substrate, feeding, seasonal care, propagation, and household placement.

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Typical placement
A very bright rainwater tray, bog planter, or suitable outdoor position
Care
Specialist · Bog carnivorous plant
Everyday size
A compact tabletop rosette at first; allow room for offsets or mature leaf spread.
Collector class
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Botanical identity

One canonical record.

Names, aliases, lineage, and care information are organized here under one companion plant record.

Genus
Drosera
Family
Droseraceae
Genetic status
Species
Propagation forms
Cutting · Division · Seedling
Plant form
Representative photograph
Information checked
2026-07-31

Household safety

Conservative household placement

No exact ASPCA cat-and-dog listing is used for this record, so the plant is not presented as pet-safe. Prevent chewing and ingestion.

This ornamental plant is not food. Keep it out of reach and teach children not to taste leaves, flowers, seeds, sap, or potting media.

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Practical care guide

How to care for Capensis sundew

Bog carnivorous plant guidance translated into an everyday growing plan.

Specialist
Light
Very bright light; strong color and growth generally require ample sun
Water
Use rainwater or distilled water and keep the pot standing in shallow water during active growth
Temperature
Follow species hardiness; temperate genera require a cool winter dormancy (5–30°C)
Humidity
Normal to humid air with circulation; mineral-free water matters more than misting (40–80%)
Potting medium
Specialist low-nutrient carnivorous plant compost
Drainage
Tray-watered during growth; never use ordinary fertilized potting mix
Feeding
Do not use ordinary fertilizer; the plant obtains nutrients from prey
Pruning and grooming
Remove blackened traps or pitchers without triggering healthy traps
Seasonal rhythm
Provide the required winter dormancy for Dionaea and Sarracenia
Propagation
Division, rhizome division, leaf or root cuttings, or seed by genus
Travel planning
Keep an adequate rainwater reservoir and arrange a check within three to five days in summer
Common watch-outs
Spider mites · Mealybugs · Scale insects · Fungus gnats when the root zone stays too wet · Root rot from poor drainage · Leaf spotting where foliage remains wet without airflow
Care sourcesRoyal Horticultural Society — Carnivorous plant growing guide

Safety and placement

A clear household plan

Conservative precaution based on the ASPCA database's stated limitation that its list is not all-inclusive. Absence from the list is not treated as proof of safety.

Pets
No exact ASPCA cat-and-dog listing is used for this record, so the plant is not presented as pet-safe. Prevent chewing and ingestion.
Children
This ornamental plant is not food. Keep it out of reach and teach children not to taste leaves, flowers, seeds, sap, or potting media.
Handling
Use normal gardening hygiene and wash hands after pruning or repotting.
Placement
Choose a stable location beyond the reach of children and animals; collect fallen material promptly.
If exposure happens
If a person chews the plant, contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. For animal exposure, call a veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 1-888-426-4435; urgent breathing, collapse, seizure, or severe swelling requires emergency care.
Safety sourcesASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants databasePoison Control plant safety guide

Plant visual

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Capensis sundew (Drosera capensis)
Capensis sundew Drosera capensisPhoto: NoahElhardt · CC BY-SA 3.0

Primary identification photograph

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Capensis sundew

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