
PYGMY DROSERA GEMMAE: Drosera x Carbarup
Gemmae season 2020 is now closed
- Gemmae are modified leaves only found on pygmy drosera and are generally only available during the autumn and winter months
- These modified leaves act as a live seed or tiny seedling and usually germinates much quicker than ordinary carnivorous plant seeds
- Fresh gemmae are packed in between wet paper towels to stay moist during shipping
- As with our other seed orders gemmae are shipped in a padded envelope for protection
- Sow gemmae as soon as it arrives as they do not store well
- Spread gemmae on fresh carnivorous plant soil or pre-moistened long fiber sphagnum moss and use a fine mist spray with clean water to ensure proper contact with the soil
- Choose gemmae placement carefully as pygmy drosera have very fragile roots and are not fond of root disturbance and repotting
- Fill a tray with approximately 0.5-1 cm reverse osmosis- or distilled water to keep the soil moist, and grow in a protected area with a couple of hours morning sun or bright artificial light
- Pygmy drosera gemmae usually germinates within 2-4 weeks if conditions are favourable
- Follow the guidelines in our general sowing instructions if you are new to carnivorous plants from seed
- Seeds only:
- Seeds are freshly packed and sent as a bubble-wrapped small parcel to minimise damage from carriers
- Seed kits:
- Don't know where to start?
- Why not order a sundew seed kit to get you started
- This tailored starter pack is available via our online store and is sold separately
- The seed kit contains all the supplies you'll need to sow your seeds - Just follow the simple instructions included in the starter pack
- Add water, warmth, light and a touch of patience and you're all set
- Seed kits and growing media is available to South African customers only
- Kindly note that a maximum of 1 complete seed kit can be sent via the small parcel courier or PAXI option;
- For 2 or more seed kits, we advise on making use of one of the other shipping methods, or combine with another order to save on costs
- Seeds, moss and PROmixes are packed to order, thus placing an order online (prior to your visit) is essential
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