Treating Aphids on Spoon-Leaf Sundews and Sowing Their Seeds

Aphid Treatment

Ortho Systemic Insect Killer (acephate) works well—spray crowns. Dew may pause temporarily. Avoid insecticidal soaps.

Roll dry seed pods over white paper; scatter seeds on wet peat. Germination ~3 weeks. Spread seeds out—don't cluster.

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