The seed needs no stratification, as this is a tropical species. It will
sprout fairly quickly after hitting the soil.
The flowers bloom over a long period (several weeks), and so the seed
ripens on the same schedule. I usually just wait till I see the first
lower pots darkening, and then tap the stalk over a piece of white paper
every couple of days to collect seed. There will be *lots*.
Enjoy!
Bob
On Wed, 21 Sep 1994, Steven Klitzing wrote:
> Hi all:
>
> My Drosera Capensis is sending up a large flower stalk. Buds
> should open in a few days. Should I pollinate the flowers and
> let it set seed? And, if so, what should I do with the seed?
> Does it need refrigeration before sowing and sprouting?
> Do I cut off the stalk when the seeds are ripe. I've never
> successfully grown Drosera before, so I'm not sure what to do
> at this point.
>
> ---Steve
>
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