Filiform Corkscrew Plant
Genlisea filiformis
Family: Lentibulariaceae
Filiform Corkscrew Plant grows in bright indirect light and prefers wet acidic sandy peat. Water needs: High.
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How to Grow Filiform Corkscrew Plant
Filiform Corkscrew Plant growing information includes sunlight requirements of Bright indirect light, soil conditions listed as Wet acidic sandy peat with a soil pH of 4.0-6.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Filiform Corkscrew Plant as 14-45 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years.
Plant Overview
Filiform Corkscrew Plant (Genlisea filiformis) is listed in the Lentibulariaceae family and categorized as a carnivorous plant with an annual or perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1063
- Family
- Lentibulariaceae
- Plant type
- Carnivorous Plant
- Life cycle
- Annual or Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Filiform Corkscrew Plant is listed for bright indirect light conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wet acidic sandy peat. The listed soil pH range is 4.0-6.0, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-12
- Sunlight
- Bright indirect light
- Soil
- Wet acidic sandy peat
- Soil pH
- 4.0-6.0
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-45 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-45 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 1-2 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.