Slack's sundew

How to Grow and Care for Slack's sundew

Slack's sundew · Drosera slackii

Under glass grow in a mix of equal parts moss peat or fertiliser-free peat substitute and sand, in full light, although may need shading from hot midday sun in summer. The compost should be kept continually moist to wet during the growing season by standing the container in a tray of lime-free water, such as rainwater or Reverse Osmosis water. Keep just moist during the winter and do not stand the plants in water. Do not apply fertiliser at all through the year. Minimum temperatures should be no lower than 5C in the winter. In lower temperatures the plant may die back to the roots, but sometimes regenerates again in the spring.

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Slack's sundew

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Care difficulty4 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid
Soil moisturePoorly drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Under glass grow in a mix of equal parts moss peat or fertiliser-free peat substitute and sand, in full light, although may need shading from hot midday sun in summer. The compost should be kept continually moist to wet during the growing season by standing the container in a tray of lime-free water, such as rainwater or Reverse Osmosis water. Keep just moist during the winter and do not stand the plants in water. Do not apply fertiliser at all through the year. Minimum temperatures should be no lower than 5C in the winter. In lower temperatures the plant may die back to the roots, but sometimes regenerates again in the spring.

How to Water Slack's sundew?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Slack's sundew?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Slack's sundew?

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What Soil Is Best for Slack's sundew?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Slack's sundew?

Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize Slack's sundew?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Slack's sundew?

none required

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How to Propagate Slack's sundew?

Propagate by seed as soon as ripe. Stored seed rapidly loses viability. Leaf cuttings during the growing season and root cuttings taken when dormant are alternative methods of propagation

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How to Transplant Slack's sundew?

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How to Care for Slack's sundew in Winter?

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How to Plant Slack's sundew?

Under glass grow in a mix of equal parts moss peat or fertiliser-free peat substitute and sand, in full light, although may need shading from hot midday sun in summer. The compost should be kept continually moist to wet during the growing season by standing the container in a tray of lime-free water, such as rainwater or Reverse Osmosis water. Keep just moist during the winter and do not stand the plants in water. Do not apply fertiliser at all through the year. Minimum temperatures should be no lower than 5C in the winter. In lower temperatures the plant may die back to the roots, but sometimes regenerates again in the spring.

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How to Repot Slack's sundew?

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How to Harvest Slack's sundew?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Pests

Generally trouble free

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The Toxicity of Slack's sundew

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Attributes of Slack's sundew

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageEvergreen
HabitMatforming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Drosera slackii
Genus
Drosera
Family
Droseraceae
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