Octopus Plant

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 PlantHumidity 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 RequirementsFind 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 CareIncreased 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 PlantOctopus 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 PlantOctopus 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 InformationLight Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium LightCare Requirements: MediumWatering Requirements: Above Average – Keep lightly moist. When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.Pet Friendly: NoKid Friendly: NoAir Purifier: ModerateHabit: UprightGrowth Rate: SlowMature Height: 3 inchesMature Spread: 3 inchesFlowering: YesFlower Color(s): PinkFlower Shade/Description: Bright PinkFragrant: Foliage Type: Foliage Color(s): Green, Red, YellowFoliage Description: Green, Yellow-Green to Red In ColorTemperature: 68° – 100°F (20° – 38°C)Humidity: Common Name: Octopus PlantOther Name(s): Cape SundewScientific Name: Drosera capensisPlant Type: House Plant