Drosera capensis Vanrhynsdorp ICPS (Shipped Bare-Root)

Drosera capensis 'Vanrhynsdorp' is a distinguished South African sundew from the northern Cape region, prized for its semi-erect, elongated leaves densely fringed with stalked, mucilaginous tentacles that create a striking trap-laden silhouette. This classic form develops into a robust rosette of 5-15 cm diameter, making it an excellent specimen for serious collectors seeking the authentic Cape sundew experience with reliable vigor and responsive growth.

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.