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Pygmy Sundew Gemmae: Harvest, Sow, and Mother Plant Care

Grower's pygmy sundew produced gemmae. Asked: when/how to harvest, sowing method, conditions. Also, after removing chunks from spoonleaf/Fraser Island sundew clumps: fill holes or break whole clump?

Gemmae

Harvest: Poke gently with pencil; ripe ones fall. Catch on white paper.
Sow: Place on media, gently press for contact. Keep wet. Fungicide spray prevents mold.
Germination: 1–2 weeks. Fluorescent lights speed it. Pygmies = delightful weeds.

Mother Plant Holes

Fill holes. Covers exposed roots. Break whole clump or partial—personal preference. Filling allows regrowth.

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