Dewy Pine Seed Sowing: Soil Mix and Scarification

Lynne has Drosophyllum seeds stored in the fridge and forgot the soil mix. She asks if it's too late to sow and what medium to use.

The Mix

Equal parts sand, perlite, and vermiculite in a large terracotta pot. Drosophyllum needs strong sun and warmth; it tolerates cool winters but not freezing. Best suited to dry climates like southern California.

Critical Step: Scarify the Seeds

Before sowing, file or sand the seed coat until you barely glimpse the white endosperm. Without this, germination can take months.

Recommended Reading

Jeff highly recommends this article: Drosophyllum lusitanicum cultivation guide.

Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
www.cobraplant.com