Stylidium graminifolium

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Stylidium graminifolium

COMMON NAME: (Rare in cultivation.)

PLACE OF ORIGIN: Australia.

GENERAL INFO: Stylidium is comprised of roughly 300 species. S. graminifolium is from Australia and is one the largest species of trigger-plants. The flowers are covered in sticky trichomes capable of catching and digesting small insects. The name ‘trigger-plant’ refers to the large floral structure which swings forward and hits pollinators as they fuss about for nectar. The trigger does NOT reset. (Like VFT’s, avoid over-stressing for show).

CULTIVATION REQUIREMENTS:

CONTAINERS: S. graminifolium grows to a substantial size and should be given a large pot upon reaching maturity. consider 10-12 inch (or larger) plastic or terracotta pots.

SOIL: We use a 60/40 or 70/30 perlite to peat mix for all Stylidium.

WATER: 2 X Daily. Tap water is okay depending on water quality. Water the medium from A tray under the pot allows water to collect the keep the plant’s soil saturated throughout the day. This species is very forgiving and bounces back from drybacks while also thriving in water-logged conditions.

LIGHT: Stylidium can tolerate varying light levels. Expect increased flower production in brighter light. 14-18 hours under LED grow lights or sunny-south facing windowsills work best.

FERTILIZATION: We use MAXSEA brand fertilizer for all carnivorous plants. The plants will naturally catch flying insects. Fertilize foilage monthly, NEVER LET FERTILIZER TOUCH FLOWERS