Drosera slackii is a sub-tropical rosette sundew native to the coastal mountains of South Africa. It was discovered in the early 1980’s and first introduced into cultivation by Adrian Slack. D. slackii tends to be a slow grower and prefers cooler temperatures.
Description
Size and packing method: You will receive a bare root plant about 1 inch in diameter, carefully wrapped in a damp paper towel. If selecting with soil mix, you will receive two cups of our prepackaged Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix in addition to the bare root plant. This quantity of soil is roughly enough to fill one 2.5 x 2.5 x 3.5 inch square pot.
Growing requirements
Mature size: 2-3 inches in diameter
Light: Full sun or grow light equivalent
Soil: Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix, pure peat or peat-sand mix
Feeding: Feed bugs, dried bloodworms, fish food, or diluted foliar fertilizer such as Maxsea every 2-3 weeks
Humidity: 50-75%
Water: Keep soil wet at all times, provide water that is low in salts and minerals such as rain or distilled water
Temperature: 45-75°F
Dormancy: None
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
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Nice plant. Arrived in great shape. Brilliant red color. 👍
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