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most of the seeds will still be here next month

I already made my request. But next month for sure I will!

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I'll be eligible soon. Are pygmy sundews hard to grow? How do you germinate the gemmae?

they're easy to grow. treat like a sub tropical. Also extreme light or heat can cause dormancy or death. You'll be able to request them in 5 days so I think you should be able to get some.

Which one of the two species is better for a beginner? Do you have pictures of the plants?

Wait... there are gemmae in the seedbank? I really gotta check the inventory.

TrapsAndDews wrote: ↑Wed Dec 08, 2021 10:12 pm Which one of the two species is better for a beginner? Do you have pictures of the plants?

Google search for pics, easiest way to see them.
As to easier, I haven't tried micrantha, but when I had carbarup I had nearly 100% germination sown on chopped LFSM.

What pot depth do you need for them, and can I use peat perlite soil?

With pygmies, three to four inches. You want to sow them in a pot that they will stay in their entire lives. They can be transplanted but it is highly recommended to slip pot them, do not remove the old media. They send down a taproot that is very delicate and will easily break. If it breaks, it's usually lights out for that plant.

TrapsAndDews wrote: ↑Wed Dec 08, 2021 10:12 pm Which one of the two species is better for a beginner? Do you have pictures of the plants?

I guess you haven't found the Carnivorous Plant Photofinder yet? It's a great resource. http://cpphotofinder.com

No, I haven't found it until just now. Thanks. I found d. micrantha, but they didn't have any pictures of d. carbarup.

You have to look in the hybrid column under "x carbarup"
http://cpphotofinder.com/drosera-x-carbarup-3473.html

I wonder if the gemmae will survive for so long? Order them quick...

They're both easy, but Carbarup may perhaps be slightly easier as it is a bit bigger and I find the bigger ones easier.

When it comes to keeping them alive, I've had them all growing in similar conditions with no trouble really. It's the dormancy that can cause grief.