Genlisea aurea Seeds – Carnivorous Plant Seeds for Home Gardens

Genlisea aurea is a small carnivorous perennial plant with specialized underground leaves that form twisted, corkscrew shaped traps. It develops a compact above ground rosette and grows best in warm, humid conditions with bright filtered light and consistently moist, nutrient poor growing media. Suitable for containers, terrariums, and specialized carnivorous plant collections.

Features

• Produces corkscrew shaped underground traps
• Compact carnivorous growth habit
• Suitable for containers and terrariums
• Prefers warm and humid conditions
• Requires acidic, nutrient poor growing media
• Needs consistently moist conditions
• Grows well in bright filtered light

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Genlisea aurea
• Common Name (US): Corkscrew Plant
• Seed Type / Variety: Genlisea aurea Seeds
• Growth Habit: Carnivorous perennial herb
• USDA Zones: 9 to 11
• 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, consistently moist growing medium
• Watering Needs: Consistently moist
• Mature Plant Size: About 5 to 10 cm tall
• Plant Spacing: About 10 to 15 cm apart