Drosera slackii

Drosera slackii is a subtropical sun rosette found in the coastal mountains of South Africa.

It was discovered in the early 1980s and was first introduced to cultivation by Adrian Slack.

Its delicate and sticky leaves create a unique look that attracts attention and fascinates with its distinctive character.

This plant is not only beautiful but also extremely efficient at catching and digesting small insects, making it an excellent addition to any micro terrarium.

Mature Size: The fully mature plant reaches a diameter of 5 to 7.6 cm.

Leaf Color: The plant's color ranges from deep olive green to wine red under good light. More light results in a redder color.

Light: The plant prefers full sun or equivalent grow light, being illuminated for 16 hours a day.

Substrate: A substrate mix dedicated to carnivorous plants is recommended.

Feeding: The plant prefers bed bugs, dried earthworms, and fish food.

Humidity: The optimal humidity for this plant is 65% to 75%. It is recommended to provide mineral and low-salt water, such as rainwater or distilled water.

Temperature: The plant grows best at temperatures of 22 to 32°C.

Dormancy Period: There is no technical dormancy period, but the plant may stop growing if the temperature or humidity is too low.

Shipping of parcels containing plants to France: Monday.

Shipping of parcels containing plants to Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg: from Monday to Wednesday.

For any order placed between Wednesday and Sunday, the plants will be shipped the following week to ensure their freshness.