I grow them outside in a soil that is very airy and drains rapidly (a
local gravel -- 3-6mm -- of sedimentary origin + shredded pine
needles). During the winter growth slows way down. In the spring
growth resumes with the production of lots of flowers, which pollinate
without any action on my part.
I have noticed that the fresher the seeds are, the higher the
germination rate. After about a year, it's hard to get any to come to
life.
By the way, when I plant the seeds, I don't disturb the seedcoat in
any way. I agree with Joe Mazrimas that scarification isn't necessary
and it encourages a fungus attack.
Green leaves appear about a month after planting.
Glenn Rankin
rankin@hpl.hp.com
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> CPrs
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> I have some fresh Drosophyllum seeds... I've heard that the fresher
> they are the better the germination rate. So I if I sow some now
> and they germinate and do some growing before winter sets in I'll
> have young plants to keep over winter.
>
> If you grow these plants what do you with them for the winter? If
> Gordon Wells is reading this in Spain perhaps you might let us know
> what happens there, weatherwise, in the winter (if enjoyed your
> descriptions of their habitat, Gordon).
>
> I might just sow half, and see what happens, and put the rest in the
> fridge and take my chances in the spring,
>
> regards
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