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Perfect timing! It will probably bloom during the weekend. Also when will my pitcher plant form a pitcher?

Nice capes! Just watch out for seeds, they can get EVERYWHERE.
As for the nep pitcher, you're going to have to wait for at least another month.
I think a small pitcher should form before winter begins.

Is there a way I can keep the seeds from getting everywhere?

albertoburrito wrote: ↑Sat Aug 07, 2021 5:27 pm Is there a way I can keep the seeds from getting everywhere?

Harvest the pods before the seeds get released.

Ok, but how do i tell that they are ready?

albertoburrito wrote: ↑Sat Aug 07, 2021 7:37 pm Ok, but how do i tell that they are ready?

When they turn brown and dry up, you may also see them start to split out at the sides.

Sundew grower wrote: ↑Mon Aug 09, 2021 2:19 am When they turn brown and dry up, you may also see them start to split out at the sides.

Won't the seeds fall out? Is it possible to harvest a little earlier before they split? I don't want them all over my house.

If you harvest early, there will be no seeds.
Harvest too late and your pots will have a capensis infestation.
All in all, I'd just cut the stalk and use it for cuttings.
Drosera capensis cuttings are quick to grow and are much easier to control than seeds/seedlings.

Well, the first bud is just about to open... Could i make a little catcher or something? Also how do you grow cuttings?

albertoburrito wrote:Well, the first bud is just about to open...

I've heard about a method where you allow the capensis to self pollinate and after all the flowers have closed, you tie a small plastic bag to it.
This should catch most of the falling seeds. Then, you can harvest whenever you'd like.

albertoburrito wrote:Also how do you grow cuttings?

I find that cuttings are quite easy for D. capensis so if you're willing to try, here's a link about it.
http://www.growsundews.com/sundews/Prop ... ation.html

I'll probably let it flower, cus i really want to see it. Also If I just toss some seeds into the pot of my other plants, will they grow? I heard they are weeds

albertoburrito wrote: ↑Wed Aug 11, 2021 6:55 am I'll probably let it flower, cus i really want to see it. Also If I just toss some seeds into the pot of my other plants, will they grow? I heard they are weeds

Probably. If you just let it flower and let the seeds dissipate you should get a bajillizillimajabilililllionn baby sundews in all your nearby CP pots.

Thanks. If I sow them, will the perlite harm them?

albertoburrito wrote: ↑Wed Aug 11, 2021 7:05 am Thanks. If I sow them, will the perlite harm them?

No. The roots will find the way into the media.