Drosera slackii

Drosera slackii is a compact South African sundew that forms colourful rosettes of broad, sticky leaves. In bright light, the foliage develops deep red tones while producing glistening mucilage that traps fungus gnats, fruit flies, and other small insects.

This species is easy to grow with consistently wet soil, pure water, and plenty of sunlight. Unlike temperate sundews, it does not require a true winter dormancy, although growth naturally slows during the cooler months.

Care

• Light: Full sun or very bright grow lights.
• Water: Keep constantly moist using rainwater, distilled, or RO water.
• Soil: 50% peat moss and 50% perlite or silica sand.
• Temperature: 15–28°C.
• Dormancy: Mild winter rest only.

A reliable, colourful species that is well suited to beginners and experienced carnivorous plant growers alike.

^{Please Note the sundews offer for sale are often younger small plants and may not be full sized, adult blooming sized plants. The "dew" is often lost in shipping, this is not a concern and will come back on the new growth and often on the current leaves as well. No dew over long term may indicate humidity issues as well.}