Question
I have a Queensland Sundew (D. Prolifera) that is doing great and has several flower stalks. 3 of them have baby plants that have sprouted and are even capturing gnats. The plantlets are hanging over the side of the pot and are not in contact with the soil at all. (Kind of like baby spider plants)
My question(s): what is the recommended procedure for propagating them? (how long do I let them grow on the flower stalks before removing them, do I put them in water to let their roots develop before transferring them to soil?, etc)
I live in the Portland, OR area, and the plant is growing in a 50-50 mix of peat moss and perlite.
Thanks,

Eric

Answer
Hi Eric,

In your situation the easiest thing to do would be to make it so the flowers could come in contact with soil.  If you fill some other pots with peat moss/perlite mix place them next to you mother plant.  Put the flower runners onto the other pots.  Just barely bury part of the runners.  They should easily begin developing new plants.  Once they have developed their own root systems you could cut the flower vine.  Doing this will keep you from having to mess with propagating domes, lights etc...  It's also how the plant reproduces asexually in nature, and gives rise to its nickname "Hen and Chicks" sundew.

Good Growing!

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