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Harvesting Cape Sundew Seeds from Seed Pods

Collect Seeds When Pods Turn Black

A grower asked if a structure on their cape sundew is a seed pod and how to collect seeds.

Pods Mature 2–3 Weeks After Flowering

Pods develop bottom-up; lower ones ripen first. When all pods are black, cut the stalk, invert over white paper to catch tiny seeds. Follow germination instructions on our care sheet: https://www.cobraplant.com/caresheets.

Happy growing!
Jacob Farin

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