- Fun Carnivorous Plant
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
- Sphagnum Moss, Peat Moss For Soil
- Mature Height 3 inches
If you are looking for a truly one-of-a-kind plant, then the Octopus Plant or Drosera capensis is for you. Long, thin leaves have small red bristles or tendrils at the ends. These tendrils produce a sticky substance that is used to trap insects. Once the Octopus Plant has an insect in its clutches, the leaf will fold around the bug to digest it. This carnivorous plant blooms and sends up flower spikes covered in clusters of blooms.
Best Locations For Growing Octopus Plant
Humidity and light are essential for Octopus Plants, so choose a spot with lots of both. Find a very visible spot so you can enjoy the unique actions of this carnivorous plant. Octopus Plants are not pet-safe, so keep this in mind, and if you have pets, find a spot that is not accessible to curious cats or dogs.
Octopus Plant Sunlight Requirements
Find a spot that receives bright indirect sunlight for the Octopus Plant. This unique plant prefers lots of light to keep its greenery full and healthy. Place the plant near a south-facing window to ensure it receives plenty of sunlight.
Octopus Plant Care
Increased humidity is necessary for the Octopus Plant. This carnivorous plant prefers damp conditions, so place it in an area with increased moisture in the air. Use a humidifier or a terrarium to keep this plant engulfed in moisture.
Watering Octopus Plant
Octopus Plants grow in very wet, damp conditions, and you need to replicate this for the plant to thrive. Do not allow the soil to dry out, and keep the soil constantly damp.
Feeding Octopus Plant
Octopus Plants do not need fertilizer, but they still need to eat. Plants that successfully trap insects can take care of themselves. You can supplement the plant's nutrition by feeding it fresh or freeze-dried insects when it cannot trap bugs. Feed the Octopus Plant insects every 10 to 14 days.
Octopus Plant Information
Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light |
Care Requirements: Medium |
Watering Requirements: Above Average - Keep lightly moist. When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out. |
Pet Friendly: No |
Kid Friendly: No |
Air Purifier: Moderate |
Habit: Upright |
Growth Rate: Slow |
Mature Height: 3 inches |
Mature Spread: 3 inches |
Flowering: Yes |
Flower Color(s): Pink |
Flower Shade/Description: Bright Pink |
Fragrant: |
Foliage Type: |
Foliage Color(s): Green, Red, Yellow |
Foliage Description: Green, Yellow-Green to Red In Color |
Temperature: 68° - 100°F (20° - 38°C) |
Humidity: |
Common Name: Octopus Plant |
Other Name(s): Cape Sundew |
Scientific Name: Drosera capensis |
Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Carnivorous_Octopus-HP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
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