Native to South Africa, Drosera capensis 'Maroon' features strap-like leaves covered in glistening, deep red-to-burgundy dew-coated tentacles. Unlike the classic form, this striking cultivar flushes a rich, solid maroon across both its foliage and tentacles under strong lighting. When an insect lands on the sticky glue, the entire leaf dramatically curls inward around its prey to digest it—making it a fascinating living flytrap and an absolute powerhouse at controlling indoor fungus gnats and fruit flies.
Care Instructions:
Light: Full sun to strong grow lights (4–6+ hours of direct light produces thick dew and brings out the deepest maroon coloring).
Water: Distilled, reverse osmosis, or rainwater only (tap water minerals will harm it). Keep the pot standing in a tray with 1–2 cm of water year-round.
Soil: 4:1 mix of pure peat moss and perlite. Never use regular potting soil or fertilizers.
Temperature & Hardiness: Thrives in temperatures between 65°F–85°F. Hardy down to 32°F in USDA Zones 9–11; if hit by a brief frost, top foliage may die back, but it readily grows back from the roots.
Dormancy: No winter dormancy required! As a tropical/subtropical species, Drosera capensis 'Maroon' grows continuously year-round indoors under warm, bright conditions.
Shipping Information:
Bare-Root Delivery: All carnivorous plants are shipped bare-root (no soil or container) to keep shipping safe and affordable.
Cold Weather Shipping: A 72-Hour Heat Pack is required if daytime or nighttime temperatures in your area are below 40°F. Orders shipped to freezing regions without a heat pack cannot be guaranteed against cold damage.
Native to South Africa, Drosera capensis 'Maroon' features strap-like leaves covered in glistening, deep red-to-burgundy dew-coated tentacles. Unlike the classic form, this striking cultivar flushes a rich, solid maroon across both its foliage and tentacles under strong lighting. When an insect lands on the sticky glue, the entire leaf dramatically curls inward around its prey to digest it—making it a fascinating living flytrap and an absolute powerhouse at controlling indoor fungus gnats and fruit flies.
Care Instructions:
Light: Full sun to strong grow lights (4–6+ hours of direct light produces thick dew and brings out the deepest maroon coloring).
Water: Distilled, reverse osmosis, or rainwater only (tap water minerals will harm it). Keep the pot standing in a tray with 1–2 cm of water year-round.
Soil: 4:1 mix of pure peat moss and perlite. Never use regular potting soil or fertilizers.
Temperature & Hardiness: Thrives in temperatures between 65°F–85°F. Hardy down to 32°F in USDA Zones 9–11; if hit by a brief frost, top foliage may die back, but it readily grows back from the roots.
Dormancy: No winter dormancy required! As a tropical/subtropical species, Drosera capensis 'Maroon' grows continuously year-round indoors under warm, bright conditions.
Shipping Information:
Bare-Root Delivery: All carnivorous plants are shipped bare-root (no soil or container) to keep shipping safe and affordable.
Cold Weather Shipping: A 72-Hour Heat Pack is required if daytime or nighttime temperatures in your area are below 40°F. Orders shipped to freezing regions without a heat pack cannot be guaranteed against cold damage.
