Drosera scorpioides [GEMMAE]
Description
Drosera scorpioides is the king of the pygmies as the largest species of pygmy sundew. It can grow to almost 2” in diameter on a vertical stem that can exceed 6” tall. The name “scorpioides” refers to the curvatures of the leaves and tentacles reminiscent of a scorpion’s tail. It has light pink flowers on short, hairy flower stalks. The extremely long tentacles can curl quite dramatically in response to prey. Absolutely essential for any collection and one of the easiest to grow as well.
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 scorpioides produces extremely large gemmae that are around 2mm in diameter. 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.
NOTE: These require a heat pack in cold weather to guarantee live arrival! Check the next week of your local weather and if there are highs below 40F or lows below 30F then you must add a heat pack as an add-on or from the “Supplies” section. Only one heat pack is needed per order.
Gemmae
Drosera scorpioides 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. Drosera scorpioides is more tolerant to wetter and dryer conditions than most pygmies.
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.
Feeding: Feed leaves with Fish Food Powder every few weeks or so. Pygmy Sundews love to eat and can be fed as long as there are dewy leaves.
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 scorpioides is the king of the pygmies as the largest species of pygmy sundew. It can grow to almost 2” in diameter on a vertical stem that can exceed 6” tall. The name “scorpioides” refers to the curvatures of the leaves and tentacles reminiscent of a scorpion’s tail. It has light pink flowers on short, hairy flower stalks. The extremely long tentacles can curl quite dramatically in response to prey. Absolutely essential for any collection and one of the easiest to grow as well.
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 scorpioides produces extremely large gemmae that are around 2mm in diameter. 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.
NOTE: These require a heat pack in cold weather to guarantee live arrival! Check the next week of your local weather and if there are highs below 40F or lows below 30F then you must add a heat pack as an add-on or from the “Supplies” section. Only one heat pack is needed per order.
Gemmae
Drosera scorpioides 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. Drosera scorpioides is more tolerant to wetter and dryer conditions than most pygmies.
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.
Feeding: Feed leaves with Fish Food Powder every few weeks or so. Pygmy Sundews love to eat and can be fed as long as there are dewy leaves.
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 scorpioides is the king of the pygmies as the largest species of pygmy sundew. It can grow to almost 2” in diameter on a vertical stem that can exceed 6” tall. The name “scorpioides” refers to the curvatures of the leaves and tentacles reminiscent of a scorpion’s tail. It has light pink flowers on short, hairy flower stalks. The extremely long tentacles can curl quite dramatically in response to prey. Absolutely essential for any collection and one of the easiest to grow as well.
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 scorpioides produces extremely large gemmae that are around 2mm in diameter. 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.
NOTE: These require a heat pack in cold weather to guarantee live arrival! Check the next week of your local weather and if there are highs below 40F or lows below 30F then you must add a heat pack as an add-on or from the “Supplies” section. Only one heat pack is needed per order.
Gemmae
Drosera scorpioides 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. Drosera scorpioides is more tolerant to wetter and dryer conditions than most pygmies.
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.
Feeding: Feed leaves with Fish Food Powder every few weeks or so. Pygmy Sundews love to eat and can be fed as long as there are dewy leaves.
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!
Drosera scorpioides grabbing a fly with its long tentacles. These will respond to food and curl inward in around 1 minute.
Drosera scorpioides timelapse after feeding fish food slurry. The extremely long tentacles can curl dramatically (even more than in this video) in only a few minutes.