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Post by brian on Sept 1, 2008 13:23:20 GMT -5
I grew a batch of pitcher plants this year along with some d intermedia from seed. I've learned from this site the pitchers can be kept growing this winter to strenthen them up for planting but what about the drosera? They are actually putting up flower buds!
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Post by doug on Sept 1, 2008 18:34:14 GMT -5
I have a similar question. I started some D. Intermedia from leaf cuttings, and I am wondering if I should let them grow all winter?
What do you tissue culture people do with plants that are started in the summer.
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Post by lloyd on Sept 1, 2008 19:10:22 GMT -5
Local intermedia go into dormancy pretty easily. I think they wouldn't do very well without dormancy.
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Post by brian on Sept 2, 2008 16:15:02 GMT -5
I'll be heading up there tomorrow and get them planted.
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Post by cteichreb on Sept 2, 2008 16:37:49 GMT -5
Well, first make sure you have temperate intermedia and not the sub-tropical variety which doesn't require a dormancy.
I've found that whenever I have tried to keep a temperate sundew from entering dormancy, it will on its own anyways, even if you flood it with consistent lighting. If you insist on still keeping it warm, it will end up rotting.
As you've already seen though, D.intermedia is a quick grower and can be treated as an annual in some cases.
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