Carnivorous PlantAnnual or PerennialModerate

Guianensis Corkscrew Plant

Genlisea guianensis

Family: Lentibulariaceae

Guianensis Corkscrew Plant grows in bright indirect light and prefers wet acidic sandy peat. Water needs: High.

How to Grow Guianensis Corkscrew Plant

Guianensis 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 Guianensis 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

Guianensis Corkscrew Plant (Genlisea guianensis) 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-1066
Family
Lentibulariaceae
Plant type
Carnivorous Plant
Life cycle
Annual or Perennial
Difficulty
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Guianensis 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.