Drosera slackii

Slack's sundew

Drosera slackii

Slack's sundew

  • Native to coastal regions of South Africa
  • Round leaves with sticky tentacles, up to 5 cm in diameter
  • Bright red tentacles
  • Moist, nutrient-poor soils
  • Ideal for small to medium terrariums
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Description

Drosera slackii, native to the coastal regions of South Africa, belongs to the sundew family. This carnivorous plant thrives in moist, nutrient-poor soils and prefers high humidity and moderate temperatures. It is characterised by its round leaves covered with sticky tentacles, which can reach up to 5 cm in diameter. These tentacles secrete a sticky substance that attracts and traps insects. The plant thrives best at temperatures between 18 and 25 °C and requires plenty of light, preferably indirect sunlight.

For terrarium cultivation, Drosera slackii is particularly well-suited for small to medium-sized terrariums. The striking sticky leaves and bright red tentacles make it a visual highlight. It requires a moist, acidic substrate, ideally a mix of peat and sand. Regular watering with distilled water or rainwater is essential to maintain constant moisture. Drosera slackii produces small, inconspicuous flowers that are typically pink to white and appear on long stalks above the foliage. This plant is not only decorative but also helps to control pesky insects in the terrarium.

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Drosera slackii
Cultivation Options In moist, nutrient-poor substrate like a mix of peat and sand
Growth Height Leaves up to 5 cm in diameter, compact rosette form
Temperature 18 - 25 °C, not below 15 °C
Humidity 50 - 80 %, prefers higher humidity
Light Requirements Bright, indirect light; tolerates partial direct sunlight
Watering Regular watering with distilled water or rainwater
Fertilisation No additional fertilisation required
Propagation By division or seeds
Suitable for Small to medium terrariums, as a focal point or group planting
Cultivation Options
In moist, nutrient-poor substrate like a mix of peat and sand
Growth Height
Leaves up to 5 cm in diameter, compact rosette form
Temperature
18 - 25 °C, not below 15 °C
Humidity
50 - 80 %, prefers higher humidity
Light Requirements
Bright, indirect light; tolerates partial direct sunlight
Watering
Regular watering with distilled water or rainwater
Fertilisation
No additional fertilisation required
Propagation
By division or seeds
Suitable for
Small to medium terrariums, as a focal point or group planting

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Item no.
192.0461.01
EAN 5901785354041
Weight 0,05 kg
Shipping weight 0,10 kg

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