Drosera cuttings

A little sphagnum moss or light-coloured peat, a clear plastic container, water and light… that’s all you need to take cuttings from Drosera. The idea is to grow a new plant from a single leaf. Here, the process is carried out using Drosera capensis, Drosera nidiformis and Drosera paradoxa. These plants do not all thrive in the same climate in their natural habitats, but when it comes to taking cuttings, they are all the same: they need water, light and a mild to warm temperature.

The leaves – whole and healthy – are placed flat on the growing medium. Humidity is crucial, as they have no roots to draw water from; they must therefore draw water from their own tissues, which means placing them in a humid environment at all levels (soil and air).

Within a few weeks, the magic happens: