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Expert: Sarracenia Northwest - 11/6/2009


Question

Drosera
Hello,

I have a question about a drosera prolifera that I got from you guys. It has stated to grow a flower stalk. I know that this plant reproduces by growing new plants on the flower stalk if it touches the soil. I heard that you can cut the flower stalk into segments and place it on the soil and new plants will grow? Also, how long will the flower stalk get? If it never touches soil will it just keep growing, and then I could segment the stem and get multiple plants?

Answer
Hi Joe,

Yes, this plant will propagate itself from the flower stalks.  Plantlets will sprout up when the stalk touches moist soil or water.  The flower stalk will typically grow up to a foot long, and it's very easy to cut it up into smaller segments to get multiple plants.  

In our upcoming DVD, Grow Carnivorous Plants Volume 2, we show you how to do this very process.  It'll be available by December 1.

Good growing!
Jacob Farin

Sarracenia Northwest

Expertise

If your plant is showing poor growth, discoloration, abnormal leaves or possible infestation, the growers at Sarracenia Northwest can help! Carnivorous plant experts Jeff Dallas and Jacob Farin will help you diagnose the problem and get your plants on the right track. Their no nonsense approach has helped thousands of growers all over the world. They can help you too!

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