Byblis gigantea is a perennial Rainbow Plant native to Western Australia. It is listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss and poaching. Our plants are clones propagated from seed originally obtained from Allen Lowrie. These plants are a very rare offer and we only have a few available.
Description
Size and packing method: You will receive a large plant 5-7 inches tall. Because Byblis have fragile roots, plants are shipped in small biodegradable peat pots. Upon arrival, gently tear the bottom portion of the pot away to allow for root growth before planting the peat pot in a larger container.
Growing requirements
Mature size: 1-2 feet tall
Light: Full sun
Soil: Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix, pure peat, or peat-sand mix
Feeding: Feed bugs or dried bloodworms every 2-3 weeks, Maxsea fertilizer may also be used with care
Humidity: 50-90%
Water: Keep soil wet at all times, provide water that is low in salts and minerals such as rain or distilled water
Temperature: 60-80°F
Dormancy: In their natural habitat, the plants go dormant during the summer dry season. If imitating, reduce watering during this period. Alternately, the plants can be kept growing year round if soil conditions remain damp.
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
Steve L. (verified owner) –
I was lucky enough to get a Byblis gigantea from Curious Plant. I had been looking for one for a couple of years but only saw seeds for sale. The plant I received was large and healthy and Elizabeth was great to hold it for me until I returned from a trip. As always, packaged beautifully, plant arrived in great condition and I’m very pleased with my purchase (since I have been a customer of Curious Plant for some years now, yet another satisfying experience to add to my previous ones).