Description
Byblis (also called Rainbow Plants) are a beautiful genus of carnivorous plants that have dew covered leaves that glisten in the light. Most grow a tall or scrambling stem with elongated leaves covered in translucent hairs that secrete a dewy mucilage. Byblis evolved carnivory independently of all the other sticky carnivores and are the only members of their entire plant family.
These are especially beautiful and unique amongst the carnivorous plants! This species is Byblis aquatica which is an annual species that grows incredibly fast, produces beautiful pink-maroon flowers that can self-pollinate, then gradually dies after months of flowering. It can be regrown from seed quite easily every year to build up a small forest of Byblis!
Byblis aquatica “fine form, red plants” is a form that grows between 4-10" tall with lithe, horizontal leaves and mostly self-supporting stem. It looks less dense and chaotic than liniflora and has a graceful elegance to its shape. In bright light, the stems will turn from lime green to an intense, burgundy red color. These love to be wet with a high water level, and often grow fully waterlogged in nature.
Each pack will have 10+ fresh seeds.
Growing Information
Climate: Temperatures from 60-100F, prefers high humidity but can adapt to lower humidity. These love heat and grow incredibly fast when kept hot.
Light: Part Sun or 20W per sq ft LED light.
Water: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water. Sitting in at least 2” of water using tray method.
Soil: 40% Peat Moss: 40% Sand: 20% Perlite or other well draining peat + sand mixes. Rinse media with distilled or reverse osmosis water to remove excess salts.
Feeding: Plants outdoors will catch lots of flies on their own. Feed Insect Powder or roughly 200-400ppm foliar fertilization if they are not catching enough or if growing indoors. The roots can also be fertilized lightly.
Description
Byblis (also called Rainbow Plants) are a beautiful genus of carnivorous plants that have dew covered leaves that glisten in the light. Most grow a tall or scrambling stem with elongated leaves covered in translucent hairs that secrete a dewy mucilage. Byblis evolved carnivory independently of all the other sticky carnivores and are the only members of their entire plant family.
These are especially beautiful and unique amongst the carnivorous plants! This species is Byblis aquatica which is an annual species that grows incredibly fast, produces beautiful pink-maroon flowers that can self-pollinate, then gradually dies after months of flowering. It can be regrown from seed quite easily every year to build up a small forest of Byblis!
Byblis aquatica “fine form, red plants” is a form that grows between 4-10" tall with lithe, horizontal leaves and mostly self-supporting stem. It looks less dense and chaotic than liniflora and has a graceful elegance to its shape. In bright light, the stems will turn from lime green to an intense, burgundy red color. These love to be wet with a high water level, and often grow fully waterlogged in nature.
Each pack will have 10+ fresh seeds.
Growing Information
Climate: Temperatures from 60-100F, prefers high humidity but can adapt to lower humidity. These love heat and grow incredibly fast when kept hot.
Light: Part Sun or 20W per sq ft LED light.
Water: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water. Sitting in at least 2” of water using tray method.
Soil: 40% Peat Moss: 40% Sand: 20% Perlite or other well draining peat + sand mixes. Rinse media with distilled or reverse osmosis water to remove excess salts.
Feeding: Plants outdoors will catch lots of flies on their own. Feed Insect Powder or roughly 200-400ppm foliar fertilization if they are not catching enough or if growing indoors. The roots can also be fertilized lightly.
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