Drosera scorpioides Odd Growth: Brown Stem Normal, Side Shoots Unusual

D. scorpioides late summer 2010, never recovered from shipping. Spring: hibernacula-like growth (cool rainy spring). Warm week: sudden growth, shoots from sides and top. Bottom stem dead, plant top-heavy. Window, morning light, distilled water.

Expert Analysis

Jacob Farin: brown stem normal—older leaves die as plant grows tall. Mother plants 3–4 years old, 4–5 inches tall with brown stems. Side growth unusual (normally from top). Won't harm but makes top-heavy. Stake with toothpick/thread. More sun: tolerates full sun, grown outdoors in warm months. Covered in DVD Vol. 2 (gemmae propagation).

Good growing!
Jacob Farin