The Sprouting of a Sundew

About a month ago, I sowed sundew seeds. While watering them today, I took a closer look and noticed tiny sprouts beginning to emerge. The seeds are incredibly small—only about 1 mm and very thin—so I was skeptical about whether they would actually germinate. But it seems the germination rate is surprisingly high.

I sowed several hundred seeds, so it looks like our home is destined to be overrun with sundews!

I took some photos using a field microscope. The seed coats are still clinging to some of the sprouts, making it hard to see clearly, but the cotyledons (seed leaves) don’t seem to have any sticky hairs yet. I’m excited to see when those signature sticky tentacles will start to appear.

Here is a photo of a sundew flower. I didn’t expect such beautiful blossoms! Each flower lasts only for a single day, but around ten of them bloomed one after another.