Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic, Heterotrophic (Insectivorous / Carnivorous) |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | This species forms a loose clump of leaves. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The narrow, spoon-shaped leaves are loosely arranged in a clump and grow over 5 cm long. Leaves will curl around trapped prey within 2-3 hours. New leaves are held erect, while older leaves are held at an angle. |
| Stems | This species lacks a stem. |
| Flowers | The flowers are self-pollinating and produce a large number of seeds which easily germinate without treatment. |
| Cultivation | Pot the plant in a half peat, half sand mixture which has been first thoroughly rinsed of contaminants, minerals and nutrients. Feed the plant once every 2 weeks to promote vigorous growth and flowering. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Leaf Cutting, Root Cutting, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Sticky |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Sticky |
| Foliar Modification | Sticky Trap |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Spathulate) |
| Foliar Venation | Reticulate |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Rounded |
| Foliar Base | Attenuate |
| Typical Foliar Area | Nanophyll ( 0.25cm2 - 2.25 cm2 ) |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32885 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 7299 |
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