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Thread-leaved Rainbow Plant (Byblis filifolia)
Carnivorous PlantAnnualModerate

Thread-leaved Rainbow Plant

Byblis filifolia

Family: Byblidaceae

Thread-leaved Rainbow Plant grows in full sun and prefers moist, sandy acidic soil. Water needs: Moderate to high.

How to Grow Thread-leaved Rainbow Plant

Thread-leaved Rainbow Plant growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Moist, sandy acidic soil with a soil pH of 4.5-6.0, and Moderate to high water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Thread-leaved Rainbow Plant as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 90-180 days.

Plant Overview

Thread-leaved Rainbow Plant (Byblis filifolia) is listed in the Byblidaceae family and categorized as a carnivorous plant with an annual 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-0962
Family
Byblidaceae
Plant type
Carnivorous Plant
Life cycle
Annual
Difficulty
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Thread-leaved Rainbow Plant is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate to high. The database soil reference is Moist, sandy acidic soil. The listed soil pH range is 4.5-6.0, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.

Hardiness zones
10-12
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Moist, sandy acidic soil
Soil pH
4.5-6.0
Water needs
Moderate to high

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 90-180 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
14-30 days
Seed depth
Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
90-180 days
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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.