Drosera capensis 'Octopus Plant' A "Must Have" a living piece of art

a living piece of art

be sure to protect these stunning leaves from frost – and as the winter temperatures give way to spring

Common Names: Peacock Plant

Botanical Name: Senecio Stapeliiformis

Drosera capensis 'Octopus Plant' A "Must Have" a living piece of artOctopus 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