Seeds and Gemmae

Almost all carnivorous plants can be propagated by seed. This doesn't mean that it's the most efficient method for the home grower. In many species, cuttings from leaves, stems or roots may be a preferable alternative to growing from seed, and may yield faster results as well. Plants grown from seed often take longer to reach maturity than those propagated from adult plant material. That being said, one can often create a far greater number and diversity of plants by way of seed, if you're prepared for the challenge.

We offer a limited selection of seeds for sale, with availability varying with the season. Pygmy Drosera gemmae are also available in the late autumn/early winter. Our current offerings are below. Please see "The Ordering Process" page for more information.

As of 2022, we will no longer by offering pygmy Drosera gemmae, until further notice.

Dionaea muscipula seeds Venus Flytrap seeds The Venus Flytrap produces several white, five-petaled flowers on a tall stalk in the early spring. The stamens produce a light-yellow, grainy pollen which may be used to fertilize the flowers of neighboring flytrap plants. After fertilization, each fertilized flower produces a cluster of smooth, black seeds which may be sown directly on media, without need of a cold stratification. Dionaea muscipula - 10 seeds: $2.50 Dionaea muscipula - 25 seeds: $4.00 Dionaea muscipula - 50 seeds: $7.50 Seed germination caresheet (.pdf):

Drosera capensis seeds Sundew seeds We currently offer seeds from the prolific Cape Sundew, Drosera capensis, which sets seeds very, very readily through its self-pollinating flowers, which emerge from a long, unfurling stalk. Seeds must be germinated under warm, humid conditions. Drosera capensis - 25 seeds: sold out Drosera capensis 'albino' - 25 seeds: sold out Drosera capensis 'all red' - 25 seeds:  sold out Seed germination caresheet (.pdf):