Greg Allan Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 I have a small specimen if D. pauciflora growing on a windowsill in my flat. I have just noticed that it appears to be producing a flower stalk. My concern is that the plant may be a little too young to flower. It is only about 3.5cm in diameter, is pale green all over (including glands), and is not as sticky as some of my other Drosera. Is the flowering likely to damage the plant in the long run? BTW, I have a little John Innes typed compost in the peat/sand mix. Could this be why it wants to flower? Any advice would be much appreciated, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanW Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Could you please post a photo? Just for curiosity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Spence Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 I've found that when a plant flowers it's growth in the following season is not as strong. I wouldn't be too worried about it though. As long as the plant produces its thick storage root/s by the end of the season there is nothing to fear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando Rivadavia Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Definitely let it flower, you may never have this chance again!! The flwoers are spectacular! Just fertilize it a bit more so it'll form its thick roots and not suffer as much! :):) And send us pics later!!! Good luck, Fernando Rivadavia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel H-C Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Yes, let it do it's own thing! The first year mine tried to flower it was very small and in the end aborted. However, it's flowered every year since, and is definately one of the most spectacular Drosera flowers you will see. A word of warning though-in the 4 or 5 years it's flowered, I've only ever caught 2 or 3 fully open. It seems to be one of those species which opens for only a short time around the middle of the day. Worth the wait though. Nigel H-C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundewmatt Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Use caution if you fertilize - I think sometimes fertilized plants will lose their roots. I fertilized some leaf cuttings once they budded and the plants grew beautifully (and are still growing great) but I noticed they had very small roots if any when I last checked. Granted, they never had roots to begin with, but I heard salt buildup will actually burn roots. Does anyone know why my plantlets were without roots but otherwise looking great? Thanks, MAtt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Allan Posted February 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Thanks for the advice. I will allow nature to run its course. Jan, I don't have my brother's camera at the moment, but I will borrow it soon & get a few photos. A word of warning though-in the 4 or 5 years it's flowered, I've only ever caught 2 or 3 fully open I may well have to take it to work with me when it appears that it's about to flower to ensure that I don't miss it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Spence Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 I've found the flowers open very early in the morning and close not long after midday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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