Byblis guehoi
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.
Byblis guehoi is by far the largest annual species and can be an incredible specimen in any collection. It is completely covered in dew and can change from green to reddish-purple in strong light. Some of my plants under LED lights have grown to over 6’ long as a scrambling vine. Outdoor plants will grow more compact and maybe reach around 2’ tall with denser, more colorful growth. These can produce dozens of bright purple flowers which require cross pollination to produce seeds. Simply a unique, beautiful, and giant carnivore.
Plants will be potted in 3.55”D x 4”H pots and will be roughly 2” tall. They must be shipped while small to avoid damage. If growing outdoor, slowly acclimate to sun and low humidity over several days.
Growing Information
Climate: Temperatures from 60-100F. These prefer moderate humidity but can easily acclimate to low humidity.
Light: Part to Full Sun or 20W per sq ft LED light. Plant in the sun will be more colorful, shorter, and more robust. Plants in less light will grow more like a vine.
Water: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water. Sitting in 0.5”-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 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.
Byblis guehoi is by far the largest annual species and can be an incredible specimen in any collection. It is completely covered in dew and can change from green to reddish-purple in strong light. Some of my plants under LED lights have grown to over 6’ long as a scrambling vine. Outdoor plants will grow more compact and maybe reach around 2’ tall with denser, more colorful growth. These can produce dozens of bright purple flowers which require cross pollination to produce seeds. Simply a unique, beautiful, and giant carnivore.
Plants will be potted in 3.55”D x 4”H pots and will be roughly 2” tall. They must be shipped while small to avoid damage. If growing outdoor, slowly acclimate to sun and low humidity over several days.
Growing Information
Climate: Temperatures from 60-100F. These prefer moderate humidity but can easily acclimate to low humidity.
Light: Part to Full Sun or 20W per sq ft LED light. Plant in the sun will be more colorful, shorter, and more robust. Plants in less light will grow more like a vine.
Water: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water. Sitting in 0.5”-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 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.
Byblis guehoi is by far the largest annual species and can be an incredible specimen in any collection. It is completely covered in dew and can change from green to reddish-purple in strong light. Some of my plants under LED lights have grown to over 6’ long as a scrambling vine. Outdoor plants will grow more compact and maybe reach around 2’ tall with denser, more colorful growth. These can produce dozens of bright purple flowers which require cross pollination to produce seeds. Simply a unique, beautiful, and giant carnivore.
Plants will be potted in 3.55”D x 4”H pots and will be roughly 2” tall. They must be shipped while small to avoid damage. If growing outdoor, slowly acclimate to sun and low humidity over several days.
Growing Information
Climate: Temperatures from 60-100F. These prefer moderate humidity but can easily acclimate to low humidity.
Light: Part to Full Sun or 20W per sq ft LED light. Plant in the sun will be more colorful, shorter, and more robust. Plants in less light will grow more like a vine.
Water: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water. Sitting in 0.5”-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 400ppm foliar fertilization if they are not catching enough or if growing indoors. The roots can also be fertilized lightly.