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Pygmy Sundew Identification and Cape Sundew Rejuvenation

A grower can't distinguish D. nitidula × pulchella from D. nitidula × ericksoniae in low light, asks about gemmae differences and rejuvenating woody D. capensis.

Pygmy ID

Need full sun to see subtle differences
Gemmae shapes differ: scorpioides = BB-round; nitidula × pulchella = flat discs; roseana = tiny rounds

Cape Sundew Rejuvenation

Decapitate — cut above a few central leaves
Root top in peat, high humidity (bag/cover), 4 weeks
Stump sprouts multiple new plants
Fungicide treat, fluorescent lights speed rooting

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