Drosera capensis Dark Maroon Carnivorous Plant in 2.5" Pot – Rosette-Forming Sundew

Drosera capensis Dark Maroon Carnivorous Plant Overview

The Drosera capensis Dark Maroon is a captivating carnivorous plant known for its dark maroon leaves covered with sticky, dew-like droplets that trap insects. This rosette-forming plant arrives rooted in a 2.5" pot, making it an excellent addition for intermediate plant enthusiasts interested in unique and exotic species.

Key Features

• Compact rosette growth habit
• Distinctive dark maroon foliage with insect-catching sticky droplets
• Requires bright, indirect sunlight for optimal growth
• Moderate care level, suitable for intermediate growers
• Prefers distilled or rainwater for watering
• Thrives in nutrient-poor, acidic soil
• Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 9-11

Growing Information

To maintain the health of the Drosera capensis Dark Maroon, place it in a location with bright, indirect light. Keep the soil consistently moist using distilled or rainwater, avoiding tap water to prevent mineral buildup. The plant thrives in acidic, nutrient-poor soil, mimicking its natural habitat. This species is hardy in zones 9 through 11, making it suitable for warmer climates or indoor cultivation.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.