Description
Drosera sargentii is a unique and small Pygmy Sundew species with beautiful round rosettes and numerous tall, white flowers. It has a distinct appearance with the long, dense white hairs in the center of the plant. The lamina and tentacles can become a bright red color under strong light while the petioles remain green. The flowers are medium sized with nice round petals borne on relatively long stalks. It can flower for many weeks on end. The rosettes will grow to over 1/2” in diameter and have a recognizable look amongst the Pygmies.
As a pygmy sundew, it will produce ‘gemmae’ which are tiny modified leaves that appear as geometric circles of buds in the center of the growing point each fall. Each gemma can detach from the main plant and rapidly grow into a new plant (much faster than planting seed).
Drosera sargentii produces small, round gemmae. Adjust the photoperiod to be 9-10 hours in winter, gradually cycling to 14-15 hours in summer. They require proper lighting cues to produce gemmae and to flower in spring.
WINTER SHIPPING: Cold winter temperatures (<40F) require heat packs which will be automatically included with the shipment if necessary.
Gemmae
Drosera sargentii Gemmae (10+ gemmae)
These are GEMMAE and not fully grown plants. Gemmae are tiny modified leaves that bud off the mother plants and each one can rapidly grow into an adult plant!
They are very easy to germinate and will grow much faster than seeds. Simply place them on the surface of moist soil and keep humid. Within about a week, they will send out a tiny root and begin to develop carnivorous leaves. In several months, they can be flowering size! Truly an incredible adaptation that is extremely rare in flowering plants!
You will receive 10+ gemmae folded into a wet paper towel in a bag. Plant them as soon as possible and keep in a high humidity environment. After they have developed their first few leaves, slowly acclimate to lower humidity over the next couple weeks. I often use a baggie over the top of the pot and cut off about 0.5” of the corners. After they have a couple leaves, progressively open the corners more until eventually taking off the bag after a few weeks. These want strong light, even as gemmae (though slightly less than when adults).
Growing Information
Climate: Mediterranean (SW Australia). 40-100F, low to moderate humidity.
Light: Full Sun or 20W per sq ft LED light. Pygmy sundews love bright light.
Water: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water. Sitting in 0.5”-1” of water using tray method.
Soil: 40% Peat: 60% Perlite/Sand is a good mix. Pygmy Sundews like well draining soils. Rinse media with distilled or reverse osmosis water to remove excess salts. This species grows in sand in the wild and does well in very sandy mixes (~70% sand: 30% peat).
Feeding: Feed leaves with Insect Powder every 2-4 weeks.
Add Pygmy Sundew Soil and a Pot + Tray to combine with these gemmae into a kit with everything you need to get started. Just add water and light!
Description
Drosera sargentii is a unique and small Pygmy Sundew species with beautiful round rosettes and numerous tall, white flowers. It has a distinct appearance with the long, dense white hairs in the center of the plant. The lamina and tentacles can become a bright red color under strong light while the petioles remain green. The flowers are medium sized with nice round petals borne on relatively long stalks. It can flower for many weeks on end. The rosettes will grow to over 1/2” in diameter and have a recognizable look amongst the Pygmies.
As a pygmy sundew, it will produce ‘gemmae’ which are tiny modified leaves that appear as geometric circles of buds in the center of the growing point each fall. Each gemma can detach from the main plant and rapidly grow into a new plant (much faster than planting seed).
Drosera sargentii produces small, round gemmae. Adjust the photoperiod to be 9-10 hours in winter, gradually cycling to 14-15 hours in summer. They require proper lighting cues to produce gemmae and to flower in spring.
WINTER SHIPPING: Cold winter temperatures (<40F) require heat packs which will be automatically included with the shipment if necessary.
Gemmae
Drosera sargentii Gemmae (10+ gemmae)
These are GEMMAE and not fully grown plants. Gemmae are tiny modified leaves that bud off the mother plants and each one can rapidly grow into an adult plant!
They are very easy to germinate and will grow much faster than seeds. Simply place them on the surface of moist soil and keep humid. Within about a week, they will send out a tiny root and begin to develop carnivorous leaves. In several months, they can be flowering size! Truly an incredible adaptation that is extremely rare in flowering plants!
You will receive 10+ gemmae folded into a wet paper towel in a bag. Plant them as soon as possible and keep in a high humidity environment. After they have developed their first few leaves, slowly acclimate to lower humidity over the next couple weeks. I often use a baggie over the top of the pot and cut off about 0.5” of the corners. After they have a couple leaves, progressively open the corners more until eventually taking off the bag after a few weeks. These want strong light, even as gemmae (though slightly less than when adults).
Growing Information
Climate: Mediterranean (SW Australia). 40-100F, low to moderate humidity.
Light: Full Sun or 20W per sq ft LED light. Pygmy sundews love bright light.
Water: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water. Sitting in 0.5”-1” of water using tray method.
Soil: 40% Peat: 60% Perlite/Sand is a good mix. Pygmy Sundews like well draining soils. Rinse media with distilled or reverse osmosis water to remove excess salts. This species grows in sand in the wild and does well in very sandy mixes (~70% sand: 30% peat).
Feeding: Feed leaves with Insect Powder every 2-4 weeks.
Add Pygmy Sundew Soil and a Pot + Tray to combine with these gemmae into a kit with everything you need to get started. Just add water and light!
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