{"product_id":"cape-sundew-narrow-leaf-red-drosera-capensis","title":"Drosera capensis - Cape Sundew","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis elegant carnivorous plant forms long, slender leaves covered in glistening sticky hairs that trap small insects. Easy to grow and very rewarding, \u003ci\u003eDrosera capensis\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the best sundews for beginners and thrives in bright conditions indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDrosera capensis\u003c\/i\u003e (Cape sundew)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCape Sundew\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers very bright light. A sunny windowsill or strong indirect light will encourage healthy growth and red colouration on the tentacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater with rainwater, distilled, or deionised water only. Keep the compost consistently moist at all times. Stand the pot in a shallow tray of water during the growing season. Never allow to dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAverage household humidity is usually sufficient. Avoid very dry air from radiators or heaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGrow in carnivorous plant compost or a peat-free carnivorous mix. Never use standard houseplant compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDoes not require fertiliser. The plant feeds itself by catching small insects. Never add plant food to the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers temperatures between 15–25°C. Protect from frost and cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNon-toxic, but best kept out of reach to avoid damage to the delicate leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf the sticky dew disappears, the plant usually needs more light — brighter conditions help keep the tentacles glistening and active.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"6cm","offer_id":43933472424189,"sku":"CF2786","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"8cm","offer_id":43932039315709,"sku":"CF2787","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm","offer_id":43932039348477,"sku":"CF2788","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/cape-sundew-narrow-leaf-red-drosera-capensis-581952.jpg?v=1684521757","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/cape-sundew-narrow-leaf-red-drosera-capensis","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}