TerraForums Venus Flytrap, Nepenthes, Drosera and more talk
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I can't say with any authority but if it is like many tropical/subtropical Droserae then it will probably self-pollinate and produce seed prodigiously. As with most Drosera in cultivation flowering should not be harmful to the plant, although you may see some slowing of leaf growth and dew production until the seeds ripen.
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So far, the only written reference I have found on this species states that they produce very few seeds.
Well, as I said, I'm no authority on the subject. If this species produces few seeds then they would probably be in demand. This is another factor to consider in whether to allow it to flower or not. Flowering probably would not be good for a sickly, stressed out plant but yours looks healthy to me.
How long have you been growing this particular plant?
all is well, vegetative (sp?) growth has obviously slowed but the flower stalk is progressing nicely, should have flowers before too much longer I would think.
Seems like the plant's color has darken from hot pink to a reddish pink, maybe just a diff exposure setting (point and click camera) or maybe a reaction to the stress of flowering.. I dunno
A redder pink seems typical for this plant from the pictures I've seen, but without a color standard of reference it's difficult to tell.
You probably want to hand pollinate as no one has stepped forward and said that this plant will self-pollinate or if even self-pollination is possible.
It's been a long time! Fernando says lack of seeds may be a humidity issue and suggests cutting down the stigmas before pollinating so the pollen tubes have less a road to travel.
It's been a long time! Fernando says lack of seeds may be a humidity issue and suggests cutting down the stigmas before pollinating so the pollen tubes have less a road to travel.
I've been growing this species for close to 4 years and have never even had a flower so that is a victory all by itself. Just the same good luck with producing seeds, Av8tor1!
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