Sundew Drosera Spatulata Rare Species Carnivorous Houseplant 5 Fresh Seeds Drosera spatulata, the spoon-leaved sundew, is a variable, rosette-forming sundew with spoon-shaped leaves. The seeds require 6 weeks hot stratification. Sow directly on the surface of your moist but not soaked soil mix (preferably 1 part sphagnum moss & 1 part perlite or sand). Do not cover them with any medium, the seeds are really tiny. After hot stratification, somewhat uncover the top of the pot, so that moisture & heat drop a little. Place the pot in an area with real nice strong light & keep the temperature around 20oC/68oF. When you see some tiny plants starting to sprout, slowly open the top of the pot, a little each day, so that the new seedlings don’t go into shock from the humidity being lowered too quickly. After hot stratification, germination usually occurs in 1-3 months, but it can be prolonged up to several months, depending on their degree of unbroken dormancy, don’t give up. Be very gentle with the new seedlings, not to destroy anything, it is very tiny. Make sure that it gets good air circulation. How to hot stratify & what is it?: It creates a hot & moist environment for the seeds. This will break their dormancy. Place the seeds on top of a prepared soil mix. Put the pots with seeds in plastic ziplock bags under but not too close to florescent lights. A temperature around 25oC / 76oF works best. Make sure to check the seeds often. If fungus or mold appears treat it with a fungicide. Sundew Drosera Spatulata Rare Species Carnivorous Houseplant 5 Fresh Seeds
