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That’ll do the trick. Now you need to get some sundew seeds from the seed bank and get them germinating!

Capes. Start with capes.

They like a wetter grow mix than what flytraps like. They like bright light but can deal with less than what flytraps need. So, if the light is good enough for flytraps it’s good enough for sundews. I actually like sundews a little more than flytraps.

Less, a 1:1 mix of peat/perlite or either some LFSM works well for them. Sundews usually like it a good bit wetter than flytraps. They're actually easier to keep than flytraps, or so it seems to me. They're also easier to propagate and make more plants via leaf-cuttings. Just remember, if you get some seeds sprinkle them on top of a thin layer of some finely chopped up LFSM or sifted peat moss (no perlite) that's spread over the top of the growing medium. The seeds are tiny-tiny-tiny and you don't want them falling into a crack or crevice where they'll probably die. On the top, uncovered. Make sure the growing medium is good and moist. Once the seeds are planted *lightly* mist them. Use distilled water. After you have them planted and misted loosely cover them or place the pots in a plastic bag (vented with a few holes in it) to maintain a high humidity level. The covering or "bagging" isn't absolutely necessary but it seems to help me. Put the pot some place in the 70-85 degree range and have some patience. Some seeds require stratification (a period of moist cool time)....capes don't require it, though.

BxndiTSold wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 4:08 pm I am gonna get some seeds from the seed bank later today! I never grown from seed and I have always thought that would be better to do !

I'd recommend the "mixed drosera" for an absolute beginner. There's lots of room there for success.

Good choice, evenwind! room for success *and* variety!!!!