Carnivorous plants!

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  1. Reedfish

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    @A new day

    Looking good

    I would put them in more water. At least 1/4 of the pot deep.
     
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    Perfect, will do thanks! water evaporates pretty fast so makes sense
     
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    If you google image Sarrecenia in habitat
    You will see that they often grow in ponds and creeks. So they really do like it wet.
     
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    Very nice @A new day

    Some of the flowers are amazing
     
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    To dig this thread up:
    I managed to germinate some Drosera spatulata and tokaiensis outside, no show from the SA species so I got more seeds from another grower. I set up a germination tank for the seeds, including Drosera natalensis, nidiformis, aliciae, burmanii, venusta, and some hybrids. Got them under lights all day:
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    Got a collection permit for the cape, so I expect to produce a considerable collection over the next few years. Will be collecting some capensis and trinervia in Agulhas this weekend :D
     
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    Fantastic! Did you manage to go to Cederberg with your contact?
     
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    Hendre

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    That trip is happening in September during my recess ;)
     
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    Ah I see, looking forward to some awesome photos!
     
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    A little pot put together from Agulhas, Hoping they all recover and grow well!IMG_20210717_175031.jpg
     
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    The son’s carnivorous plants are doing well in the bird bath this season

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    They're looking good! My collection has exploded in the meantime. I just sowed 9 sundew and 2 butterwort forms today. Lots of other dormant local plants and seeds for winter
     
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    Awesome @Hendre !
     
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    The pitcher plant made a beautiful flower. Was still a bud yesterday, I wonder if the petals will unfurl more?

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    @A new day

    The flower is fully open.
    Can't remember if they are self pollinating or not.
     
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    Thanks!
     
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    They are super open. They generally don't self, they'll drop pollen onto the lower parts which you can dab onto the styles with a paintbrush :)
     
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    Cool I’ll try that, thanks!
     
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