PET CAREE Cape Sundew

Cape Sundews are highly sensitive to minerals and salts found in tap water, which can burn their roots and eventually kill the plant. Using distilled, reverse osmosis, or rainwater ensures the soil remains free of these harmful additives.

No, the plant is shipped bare-root to ensure its safety during transit. Your order includes a 3-inch pot and the necessary New Zealand sphagnum moss, so you can easily pot it yourself upon arrival.

No, standard potting soil contains nutrients that will kill a carnivorous plant. You must use the included New Zealand sphagnum moss or a specific carnivorous plant substrate to keep the soil nutrient-poor and acidic.

This plant thrives in bright, direct light. A sunny windowsill is ideal, but if you don't have a spot with enough natural light, it will also grow vigorously under artificial terrarium lighting.

Not necessarily. While the plant will catch its own prey if kept near a window or in an area with small insects, it can survive without supplemental feeding. If you choose to feed it, do so sparingly with small, non-hard-shelled insects.

Yes, with proper light and consistent moisture, the Cape Sundew will regularly produce tall stalks topped with clusters of bright pink flowers. These flowers are a sign that your plant is healthy and thriving.