No known synonyms Plant Care
Genlisea subglabra Stapf
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This plant's most distinctive visual feature is its unique lobster-pot shaped leaves that trap and digest small insects. Originating from South America, Genlisea subglabra is highly sought after by plant collectors for its carnivorous nature and fascinating growth habits.
Every 2–4 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for No known synonyms?
Water No known synonyms every 2–4 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the No known synonyms Native To?
- Algeria
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Djibouti
- DR Congo
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Republic of the Congo
- Rwanda
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- The Gambia
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
What Is the No known synonyms?
No known synonyms (Genlisea subglabra) belongs to the Lentibulariaceae family within the Genlisea genus. No known synonyms is native to Africa.
No known synonyms displays a low rosette, carnivorous perennial growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . No known synonyms produces small, tubular flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a No known synonyms?
Genlisea subglabra requires watering every 2–4 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 2–4 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the No known synonyms Need?
No known synonyms thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing No known synonyms in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the No known synonyms Prefer?
Genlisea subglabra grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. No known synonyms prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a No known synonyms?
Sphagnum peat moss with perlite for good drainage. Good drainage is essential for No known synonyms to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a No known synonyms?
Feed No known synonyms every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a No known synonyms?
Repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a No known synonyms?
No known synonyms can be propagated through leaf cuttings, division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to corkscrew plant plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the No known synonyms Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list No known synonyms, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the No known synonyms?
No known synonyms is susceptible to aphids, fungus gnats. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the No known synonyms Need?
No known synonyms grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. No known synonyms is native to Africa. In cooler regions, grow No known synonyms as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10b – 11b
Keep exploring plants
No known synonyms is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Genlisea genus — compare its care with other Genlisea species on PlantoScan.
Genlisea is part of the Lentibulariaceae plant family — browse all Lentibulariaceae genera and species.
No known synonyms thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Genlisea Species
Other Genlisea species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Genlisea subglabra Stapf, family Lentibulariaceae (first published in Fl. Trop. Afr. 4(2): 498 (1906)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list No known synonyms, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 10b – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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