Byblis liniflora (Kingston Rest)
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 liniflora which is an annual species that grows incredibly fast, produces beautiful purple flowers that readily 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 liniflora (Kingston Rest) is a very large form, exceeding 10" tall and can survive for over a year. This form has light purple flowers, longer leaves, and a less dense, more vertical growth habit compared to other forms of Byblis liniflora. It originates from Kingston Rest in the Kimberley region of northern Australia.
Plants will be potted in 2.5”W x 3.5”H pots and will be roughly 1-2” tall. They must be shipped while small to avoid damage. If growing outdoors, slowly acclimate to part sun and low humidity over several days.
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 to Full Sun or 20W per sq ft LED light.
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 fish food or roughly 200ppm foliar fertilization if they are not catching enough or if growing indoors.
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 liniflora which is an annual species that grows incredibly fast, produces beautiful purple flowers that readily 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 liniflora (Kingston Rest) is a very large form, exceeding 10" tall and can survive for over a year. This form has light purple flowers, longer leaves, and a less dense, more vertical growth habit compared to other forms of Byblis liniflora. It originates from Kingston Rest in the Kimberley region of northern Australia.
Plants will be potted in 2.5”W x 3.5”H pots and will be roughly 1-2” tall. They must be shipped while small to avoid damage. If growing outdoors, slowly acclimate to part sun and low humidity over several days.
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 to Full Sun or 20W per sq ft LED light.
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 fish food or roughly 200ppm foliar fertilization if they are not catching enough or if growing indoors.
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 liniflora which is an annual species that grows incredibly fast, produces beautiful purple flowers that readily 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 liniflora (Kingston Rest) is a very large form, exceeding 10" tall and can survive for over a year. This form has light purple flowers, longer leaves, and a less dense, more vertical growth habit compared to other forms of Byblis liniflora. It originates from Kingston Rest in the Kimberley region of northern Australia.
Plants will be potted in 2.5”W x 3.5”H pots and will be roughly 1-2” tall. They must be shipped while small to avoid damage. If growing outdoors, slowly acclimate to part sun and low humidity over several days.
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 to Full Sun or 20W per sq ft LED light.
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 fish food or roughly 200ppm foliar fertilization if they are not catching enough or if growing indoors.