Genlisea hispidula Seeds – Carnivorous Plant Seeds for Home Gardens

Genlisea hispidula is a small carnivorous plant with specialized underground leaves that form twisted, corkscrew shaped traps. It develops a compact 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 nutrient poor growing media
• Needs consistently moist conditions
• Grows well in bright filtered light

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Genlisea hispidula
• Common Name (US): Corkscrew Plant
• Seed Type / Variety: Genlisea hispidula 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 growing medium, and bright filtered 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