Byblis Guehoi (腺毛草)
Carnivorous annual herb up to 30 cm tall. It is initially erect, and then becomes trailing.
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Byblis sp.
COMMON NAME
Rainbow plant
CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant Lifespan (in Singapore) Annual Mode of Nutrition Heterotrophic Plant Shape Weeping / Pendulous, Fountain (Palm-like) Maximum Height 30 cm PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION
Light Preference Full Sun.
Lots of sun. At least 8-10 hours sunlight. The sunnier the weather, the more dewy the plant and the denser or 'bushier' the "tenacles".
Water Preference Lots of Water
Make sure the medium (sphagnum moss) stays moist. Use only pure water (distilled or rainwater).
Maintenance Requirements Moderate Pest(s) Sucking Insects, Mealybugs. Propagation Method Stem Cutting FAQs
Tips of the plant turning yellow then brow
-> sunburn , move to bright shade.
Propogation
-> A cutting should ideally be around 2-3 inches.
-> Stick in pure water or wet spaghum moss.
-> Keep the medium moist but not flooded or the cutting will rot.
-> Place it at a bright location but DO NOT expose it to the hot afternoon sun or it will dry up.
-> Only established plants should be exposed to strong sunlight.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byblis_(plant)
- https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%85%BA%E6%AF%9B%E8%8D%89%E5%B1%AC
- https://sgstrawberries.com/2018/10/20/byblis-cutting/
- https://carnivorousplantresource.com/the-plants/rainbow-plant/
- https://www.facebook.com/1101524090040263/posts/1112994875559851/?d=n
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYiWYwWfro4
Disclaimer
The information in this website is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes.