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Cape Sundew

5.0 out of 5 (4 experiences)

Fast grower

Survivor

About Cape Sundew

Cape Sundew is a super popular houseplant 🌿 that is a fun challenge to grow and needs lots of water to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Plant parents describe this plant as a fast grower and being a survivor with a whopping 1657 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

Cape Sundew likes soil that is well draining.

Cape Sundew belongs to the Drosera genus, and is native to South Africa.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Drosera capensis

Genus

Drosera

Family

Droseraceae

Order

Caryophyllales

How to care for Cape Sundew

💦 Water

How often to water your Cape Sundew

Cape Sundew needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
7

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Cape Sundew in your home

Cape Sundew love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Cape Sundew does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cape Sundew in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Cape Sundew

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Cape Sundew: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cape Sundew after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Cape Sundew can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Cape Sundew →

Common Cape Sundew Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Cape Sundew is sensitive to dry soil and should be watered frequently. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Cape Sundew Water Frequency →

Cape Sundew Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Cape Sundew requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Cape Sundew Light Requirements →

Cape Sundew Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Cape Sundew is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Cape Sundew does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Cape Sundew →

When and How to Successfully Repot Cape Sundew →

What Are Healthy Cape Sundew Roots →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Cape Sundew can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Cape Sundew Temperature Tolerance →

Cape Sundew Hardiness Zones →

Is Cape Sundew a Weed? →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant retiring old leaves.

If it seems like there’s a problem, the most likely cause of yellow leaves in Cape Sundew is underwatering. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Yellow leaves can less often be caused by overwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Give your plant a good drink and it should perk back up and download Greg to make sure your plant never goes thirsty again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

Common Bugs Affecting Cape Sundew →

What Eats Cape Sundew? →

Care Summary for Cape Sundew

Cape Sundew

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 7 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Fast grower 3

Survivor 3

Blooms easily 2

Pest magnet 1

@@FlareOfAmethyst

78 Plants

2,287 XP

Commerce City, CO

07/20/2021

Best carnivorous plant for beginners. Good for controling fungus gnats. Needs A LOT of sun to maintain their sticky dew and needs to be sitting constantly in a shallow dish of distilled water. Sensitive to minerals in water.

Fast grower

Blooms easily

Survivor

Cape Sundew plant photo by @FlareOfAmethyst named Drosera capensis on Greg, the plant care app.

@@Shoofly

1 Plants

1,097 XP

Dallas, GA

07/10/2021

Although my dog knocked this one over, broke the pot, walked on it the day after I received it; the plant is looking to make a full recovery after watching it for a week.

Survivor

Pest magnet