Drosera capensis 'Octopus Plant' callasia This cultivar draws its name

This cultivar draws its name from the growth pattern of its leaves around the rosette – instead of stacking up the stems

waxy leaves that boast a unique texture and form

taking on a more cylindrical shape as it matures

or terrariums

compact barrel are dotted with fuzzy clusters of tiny spines called glochids

Drosera capensis 'Octopus Plant' callasia This cultivar draws its nameOctopus Plant (Drosera capensis): A beginner friendly carnivorous plant, the Octopus Plant boasts long, lime green leaves adorned with cherry red, hair like structures. Each hair is topped with a drop of sticky nectar, giving the plant a glistening, dewy look and a sweet scent that lures insects. When an insect comes into contact with the hairs, the sticky nectar holds it in place as the hairs curl around the prey, slowly digesting it. These plants