This species is native to the coastal mountains of South Africa. It's a rosetted sundew with elongated flat leaves. As a mountainous plant, it prefers cool temperatures,
especially at night (45° - 65°F). It's a hot day for the plant when temperatures reach 85°F.
D. slackii is also rare in cultivation because of its slow growth habit and fondness for bright, yet cool, conditions.
Plants You Receive
Natural Habitat
Type of Plant
Size of Adult Plants
Sunlight
Water
Soil
Cold Tolerance
D. slackii is also rare in cultivation because of its slow growth habit and fondness for bright, yet cool, conditions.
Plants You Receive
Your plant will be shipped potted in a 3-inch pot. Young plants are approximately 1-2 inches in diameter. All plants were propagated on-site from proven mother plants in our collection.
Please watch the monthly video podcast for examples of how your plant may look at this time of the year and important growing tips for the season.
Please watch the monthly video podcast for examples of how your plant may look at this time of the year and important growing tips for the season.
Natural Habitat
Coastal mountains of South Africa.
Type of Plant
Tropical plant for indoor growing.
Size of Adult Plants
2 inches in diameter.
Sunlight
Partial sun. A south window with several hours of direct sunlight is ideal.
Water
Use mineral-free water or water low in minerals (less than 50 parts per million). Keep the soil wet by setting the plant in a dish of standing water.
Soil
Use 1 part peat moss and 1 part perlite (or washed river sand). Avoid fertilizers, regular garden soil, and compost.
Cold Tolerance
Tolerant of very cool temperatures, but protect from frost.
This sundews is native to the coastal mountains of South Africa.
