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Drosera capensis
A hardy sundew from South Africa with beautiful glistening sticky leaves, perfect for beginners.
Drosera capensis, the Cape sundew, is native to the Cape region of South Africa and is arguably the most widely cultivated carnivorous plant in the world, universally recommended as the best introductory sundew for beginners. Its strap-shaped leaves are densely covered in red, mucilage-tipped tentacles that glisten attractively and capture small insects; upon contact, the leaf slowly rolls inward to envelop and digest prey. The plant is vigorous and self-seeds freely under suitable conditions. Cultivation requires nutrient-poor acidic media (sphagnum or peat-perlite), tray watering with pure or rainwater, and bright to full direct sunlight—more light intensifies the red pigmentation of the tentacles. It tolerates temperatures down to about 5°C and high summer heat, making it adaptable to a wide range of climates.
產地
Cape region of South Africa, moist sandy wetlands and seeps around the Cape Peninsula
壽命
5+ years
體型
5-15cm
溫度
10〜30℃
濕度
60〜90%
Insects (auto-capture)
Glistening
Hardiest sundew
Bright location
Tray watering
Beginner. 這是一個適合初學者的物種。不需要特殊設備或經驗,基本的飼養設置即可成功飼養。
Drosera Capensis的理想溫度為10〜30℃。推薦濕度為60〜90%。避免溫度驟變,保持穩定的環境。
Drosera Capensis的平均壽命為5+ years。透過適當的護理和營養,牠們可以長壽健康地生活。
Drosera Capensis成年後通常可達5-15cm。大小可能因飼養條件和個體遺傳而異。
Drosera Capensis的食物為:Insects (auto-capture)。目標是適當的餵食頻率和均衡的飲食。
Drosera Capensis的價格因品系、大小和血統而有很大差異。請查看我們的市場價格頁面獲取最新價格資訊。
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