Corkscrew Plant Seeds for Planting – Carnivorous Plant Seeds for Home Gardens

Corkscrew Plant is a carnivorous perennial plant with narrow, twisted underground leaves and small above ground flowering stems. It grows best in moist, acidic, nutrient poor growing media with bright light. Suitable for bog gardens, containers, and specialized carnivorous plant collections.

Features

• Produces twisted corkscrew shaped foliage
• Carnivorous perennial growth habit
• Suitable for bog gardens and containers
• Prefers acidic, nutrient poor growing media
• Requires consistently moist conditions
• Grows well in bright light
• Suitable for specialized plant collections

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Genlisea spp.
• Common Name (US): Corkscrew Plant
• Seed Type / Variety: Corkscrew Plant Seeds for Planting
• Growth Habit: Carnivorous perennial or annual
• USDA Zones: 9 to 11, depending on species
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to May
• Germination Time: About 2 to 6 weeks
• Germination Conditions: Warm temperatures, moist acidic medium, and bright light
• Sunlight Requirements: Bright filtered light
• Soil Requirements: Acidic, nutrient poor, moist growing medium
• Watering Needs: Consistently moist
• Mature Plant Size: Varies by species
• Plant Spacing: About 10 to 20 cm apart, depending on species