Drosera Indica Questions

[ErrorEN]

So a while back I received some seeds from a generous member on this forum. So my questions are:
1) When should I sow them?
2) What soil mix should I use?

Thanks a lot guys for your help. I'll keep you updated when I sow them. (If the time is right...)

~Eric_N

 

[Brie]

http://www.carnivorousplants.org/seedbank/species/D_indica.htm

 

[SDCPs]

You should sow them in late winter (you'll probably grow them outside)

You should use a mix that is heavy on the sand. 60:40 sandeat or so

You should keep them wet until they germinate, and then keep them progressively drier as they grow up.

Here is a video about D. indica. These are my plants.

I hope that helped!

 

[pappydew]

Basically what SDCPs said...although I think the first time around I was too impatient with the seeds and gave up only to have them pop up in my binata pot this summer. I don't know if I reused soil or a pot or what but I sowed seeds over last winter

 

[richjam1986]

This will be usefull for me to. I haven't had much success with the species yet.

 

[jimscott]

Feed early and often!

 

[riceman]

Got the same batch of seeds as you did. I planted it right away and they have already sprouted. I have transplanted some of them to bigger pots because the original pot was getting slimey from algae. I have been feeding them and they have got noticeably larger.

 

[JB_OrchidGuy]

I wish I had read up on them before planting my seeds. Not sure if they will spout. Used straight peat like I have always done. Try try again.

 

[Not a Number]

They'll grow and thrive in pure silica sand. Germinate like any Drosera, very moist. Grow 'em like Byblis - drier conditions. With any annual/biennial - feed early and often.