Drosophyllum Flowering: Survival Myths, Pollination, and Seed Timing

Drosophyllum flowering doesn't signal imminent death. Biennial myths stem from Chelsea Flower Show transport damage breaking fragile roots. Healthy plants flower 2-3 times before dying from pot-binding—deep root runs are essential. Venus flytraps don't die after flowering either; only weakened "death cube" plants succumb.

Flowers self-pollinate, but brush-pollination improves seed set. Seeds germinate better after aging—wait until autumn to sow. Drosophyllum seeds remain viable 8+ years.