Byblis filifolia - pictures

[Christian]

Hello,

here are some pictures of my Byblis filifolia. All those plants are grown from the same seeds. This is the second generation of this form, that i grow. Originally, i got the seeds directly from australia. Interesting to see, that the plants are all a bit different. All pictures show different plants.










Here are some more pictures from last year:






regards,
Christian

[Brian Barnes]

Excellent photos, Christian.
The diversity among this Byblis species is truly amazing! From short, more compact clones to taller ones with elongated nodes. Have you experimented with hybridization? Thanks for sharing with us...
Happy Growing,
Brian.

[Christian]

Hi Brian,

as i have only grown one form (the one in the pictures) i have not yet had the chance to try "hybrids", though i pollinate the flowers manualy. This seems to be necessary as i never got seeds from selfed flowers. But, who knows this might be different in other forms. Recently i had the great luck to get seeds from other forms (i avoid the word species consciously), that i will sow next spring.

Christian

[Brian Barnes]

Hi Christian,
I agree totally, that Byblis filifolia forms cannot be selfed. Numerous efforts have been made by myself to try to "trick" them, but they simply refuse. In my experience though, once seed is achieved, it does have a very high viability rate, up to one year. Even if the seed is not refrigerated. Did you germinate them utilizing fire/smoke treatment prior to sowing?
Happy Growing,
Brian.

[Christian]

Hi,

i soak them in "smoke water" (produced with smoke pads) before i sow them. This works really good for me.

Christian