Growing Sundews from Seed: Cold Stratification Guide

Stratification Protocol (for temperate species)

1. Sow seeds sparsely on moist sphagnum.
2. Spray with sulfur or Neem-based fungicide (mandatory—mold thrives in cold/dark).
3. Cover pot or bag it; refrigerate 2 months.
4. Move to warm, sunny spot; keep in water (rain/distilled).
5. Germination in ~4 weeks.

Tropical Sundews

Sow directly on media, keep warm/wet/bright—no cold period needed.

Key Tip

Always identify the species first. Wrong treatment = no germination.