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Propagating Pygmy Sundews from Gemmae: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Gemmae Are Ripe When They Fall Off

Tap the crown; ripe gemmae drop. Collect, press onto fresh 1:1 peat:perlite (or silica sand)—don't cover. Keep sunny and warm. Tiny sundews appear in 2–3 weeks. Illustrated guide in ebook 2nd edition (July).

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