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QUESTION: Pygmy Scorpido Sundew,  Gemmae are apparent at the top of one of my pygmys, when is a good time to "harvest" them, (and is there any special way to harvest them) and what is the best conditions for them to grow in? I've already got a 10 inch pot of spag peat moss/perlite waiting for them.  Just want to ensure i give them the best growing conditions.  Are the gemmae sewn like seeds? or are they just set on the soil and let "nature" take its course?  I'm excited, i've never had a pygmy before. Can't wait to grow a mini forrest of them. Just need a hint or two.   And again, thank you for having such a quality product, and following that quality product with quality of information that u provide to us.

ANSWER: Hi Darren,

Thanks for the complement.  We try hard to help people be successful.

Just take a pencil and gently poke at them.  If they fall off easily, they are ready.  I'll often do this over a white piece of paper so I can find them easily.

Just place them on your media and very gently press them into it as to make good contact.  Keep the soil good and wet.  They usually start growing in a week or two.  It also good to spray with a fungicide to prevent mold.  They tend to grow fairly quickly.  Unless you're in a warmer climate, starting them under fluorescent lights helps speed the process.  In general pygmy sundews can be delightful little weeds.


Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com

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QUESTION: Great!
Also, spoonleaf and frazier island sundews, i've had some great luck with them, and with the little ones i've separated from the mail clumps.  My question is this, after i pull out chunks of sundews, should i leave the hole? or should i fill some soil in there?  or should i just break up the entire clump?  what is the most ideal for a healthy plant? and for a good rebounding situation for more little plantlets?  thanks again for the "reen thumb guiding"

Answer
Hi Darren,

It's a good idea to fill in the hole.  The mother plants will have roots  below, so by filling in the hole you'll cover them back up.  Whether you break up the whole clump or just some is just personal preference.  It depends on how many new pots you want.  Filling in the holes will allow more plants to fill in though.


Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com