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Collecting Seeds from Drosera Filiformis: Timing and Winter Dormancy Expectations

Seed Maturation

After flowers shrivel, the stalk turns black. Pods ripen bottom-to-top over 1–2 weeks. When pods crack slightly, tap the stalk over white paper to collect seeds.

Dormancy Follows

The plant will then form its winter hibernaculum and appear dead until spring.

Flower shriveled up

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