Drosera Filiformis…

[Kevin1861]

Hi all. Does anyone know if D. Filiformis requires cold stratification? Thanks again.

 

[Raymond Chong]

Hi. Below may help.
https://www.carnivorousplants.org/grow/guides/Dfiliformis

 

[stevebradford]

Yes Drosera filiformis seed needs a cold stratification period of 1 month to germinate.

More info here if you have questions about it.

Cold Stratification

Cold stratification for temperate carnivorous plants Is to simulate the period of cool, damp conditions that happen during winter. Stratification helps to break down or allow moisture to penetrate the seeds waxy protective layer. Cold stratification involves placing seeds in a refrigerator or...

www.carnivorousplantsociety.ca

 

[Kevin1861]

Thanks. Much appreciated. Speaking of cold stratification, we are supposed to get -35 degrees Celsius. Maybe I’ll sprout in a month.

 

[Jonathan]

Thanks. Much appreciated. Speaking of cold stratification, we are supposed to get -35 degrees Celsius. Maybe I’ll sprout in a month.

I am not sure if getting the seeds extremely cold will fasten the germination process or not. Be a neat experiment to try. I would fear of the seed bursting due to such low temps. Having said that I've always stratified my seed with the coldest temperature setting in my fridge with great results.

 

[Sib]

I was sent some seeds from a friend(may have been stored dry in the fridge) sprinkled and sowed them they sprouted in a month... I had planned for them to sprout following spring lol