Darlingtonia seed questions

Darlingtonia seed questions#410118

By VelvetTooth -  Thu May 05, 2022 9:55 pm
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- Thu May 05, 2022 9:55 pm #410118

Planning on getting Darlingtonia seeds soon. Can I just place them in the dirt and leave them in the morning sun? Do I have to put plastic over them? And how often do I water?

Re: Darlingtonia seed questions#410119

By thepitchergrower -  Thu May 05, 2022 10:07 pm
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- Thu May 05, 2022 10:07 pm #410119

Firstly, you need to stratify them. Second, dirt is usually not great for CPs. Most prefer a mix of silica sand/peat or LFSM.
Most people keep humidity high using a cover, and stand the pot in water.

Re: Darlingtonia seed questions#410120

By tracieh -  Thu May 05, 2022 10:09 pm
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- Thu May 05, 2022 10:09 pm #410120

I put mine on lfs/perlite on the fridge 6 weeks. Then under bright grow lights w a ziplock for humidity until I see sprouts.

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Re: Darlingtonia seed questions#410121

By VelvetTooth -  Thu May 05, 2022 10:50 pm
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- Thu May 05, 2022 10:50 pm #410121

How long does it take for them to sprout after being in the fridge?

Re: Darlingtonia seed questions#410122

By thepitchergrower -  Thu May 05, 2022 11:12 pm
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- Thu May 05, 2022 11:12 pm #410122

That depends on the freshness of the seed, temperature, and other factors. Generally, anywhere from 2 weeks (very fresh seed), and onwards.

Re: Darlingtonia seed questions#410123

By VelvetTooth -  Thu May 05, 2022 11:28 pm
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- Thu May 05, 2022 11:28 pm #410123

If I don’t stratify them or place them in a humid environment would they never sprout at all?

Re: Darlingtonia seed questions#410124

By thepitchergrower -  Thu May 05, 2022 11:29 pm
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- Thu May 05, 2022 11:29 pm #410124

There is a possibility that they might sprout if they're fresh. However, stratification greatly increases the chances of germination.

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