Drosera capensis ‘Big Pink’ Bare Root Cape Sundew Live Plant

About This Plant

Drosera capensis ‘Big Pink’ (Cape Sundew) is a carnivorous perennial known for developing pink coloration under high-intensity light. It features sticky tentacles on its leaves that produce shimmering dew to attract and capture small insects. This easy-care carnivorous plant may produce plantlets as it matures.

What You Will Receive

1 live Drosera capensis ‘Big Pink’ division, shipped bare root with roots wrapped in sphagnum moss. Healthy live carnivorous plant. May develop pink coloration under strong light. Secure packaging for safe arrival.

• Form: Live division
• Condition: Bare root
• Roots: Wrapped in sphagnum moss
• Coloring: May develop pink under strong light

Growing Information

Common Name: Cape Sundew ‘Big Pink’
Botanical Name: Drosera capensis ‘Big Pink’
Plant Type: Carnivorous perennial
Growth Stage: Live division
Sun Requirements: Bright to high-intensity light; strong light encourages pink coloration
Soil: Carnivorous mix (peat and perlite) or sphagnum moss
Watering: Keep soil consistently damp; use distilled, reverse osmosis, or rain water only
Mature Height: Approximately 4–8 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 8–10; protect from extreme temperatures
Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip: Use only distilled, reverse osmosis, or rain water. Keep the growing medium damp but not waterlogged. Provide bright light to enhance pink coloration. A 6-inch pot is recommended as the plant develops. Do not fertilize.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

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