Drosera capensis Large Narrow Leaf Form (Travellers Rest, Near Clanwilliam) (Shipped Bare-Root)

This striking Cape sundew form from South Africa's Clanwilliam region displays elegant narrow leaves—just ¼ inch in diameter—clothed in ruby-red tentacles that deepen to vibrant orange under strong light. Seed-grown specimens develop into robust plants with green foliage that intensifies its red coloration as they mature, making this a collector's favorite for its refined leaf morphology and dramatic color display.

This plant originates from the collection of Noah Juve of Insectsinside Nursery, a trusted source for rare and high-quality carnivorous plants.

Care Requirements

Light — Full sun, 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily. A south-facing window, outdoor placement, or grow lights work well.

Water — Pure water only, under 50ppm dissolved solids. Use distilled, reverse osmosis, or collected rainwater. Most tap water will not work. Use the tray method — keep roots sitting in a shallow tray of water.

Soil — Pure peat moss or long-fiber sphagnum, with optional perlite or sand added for drainage. Garden soil will not work.

Dormancy — Varies by species. Temperate Drosera require 3–4 months of cool winter dormancy. Tropical and subtropical species grow year-round and do not require dormancy.

Humidity — Moderate to high humidity preferred. Most sundews adapt well to open-air growing once established.

Shipping & What to Expect

Our bare root Drosera (sundews) are shipped according to their natural growing cycle. During the active growing season you will receive a plant with live leaves and dew-covered tentacles. Temperate species shipped in winter dormancy will arrive without active leaves — this is completely normal and essential for long-term health.

Please note that the plant and photo shown are representative of the variety but not the exact plant you will receive. Each plant is unique, and we guarantee a healthy, established root system ready to grow.