Watering, repotting, cutting and more

What should be considered when pouring the Cape Sundew?

The Cape Sundew, like other sundew species (and in contrast to many other plants), likes it permanently moist, so you should never let the substrate in the pot dry out completely. Please note, however, that the sundew cannot tolerate water rich in calcium. You should therefore water it with rainwater or distilled water as free of lime as possible. During the light-rich growth phase from March to October, depending on the location and pot size, at least be watered every three days, during the winter dormancy, the watering interval and amount can be reduced a little will.

When and how can a cape sundew be repotted?

So that the roots of the Cape Sundew, which may have been injured during repotting, recover well you should ideally only plant this plant in February and thus shortly before the new shoots repot. Use a lime-free substrate with peat content.

Should the Cape Sundew be cut?

Due to its already compact growth, the Cape Sundew does not need to be cut. If the above-ground parts of the plant wilt due to incorrect care, you should cut them off near the ground as soon as possible. With Cape Sundew, in this case (and if any location problems are resolved) there is a not so small chance that the plant will be able to sprout again from the underground part. However, in this case, check the following location factors:

• Incidence of light
• temperature
• Water quantity and quality
• used substrate

Are there fungi or pests that can be dangerous to Cape Sundew?

Apart from the aphids, which can be controlled with the usual means, no pests are known that could be particularly dangerous to the Cape Sundew. On the contrary: The few insects in the room such as To fly usually get stuck on the sticky leaves of the plant at some point anyway and serve as a source of nutrients.

How to protect the Cape Sundew from disease

Mostly it is not diseases, but rather care errors that lead to problems with Cape Sundew. Good ventilation can also prevent mold, which is dangerous for the plants, from forming on the moist plant substrate.

Which fertilizer is suitable for the Cape sundew?

Cape Sundew does not need any additional fertilization, especially when using specially mixed carnivorous soil. The application of fertilizer can even be quite damaging to most carnivorous plants, as they are specially adapted to nutrient-poor soils with their special way of life.

Under what conditions does the Cape sundew get through the winter unscathed?

The optimal winter quarters for Cape Sundew is as bright as possible with a constant temperature of around 10 degrees Celsius. During the winter dormancy the Cape Sundew should still get enough light. If necessary, you can use a daylight lamp or Help with plant light lamps from specialist retailers.