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Carnivorous Little published: much of this is inferred from related species

Genlisea pallida

A little-documented corkscrew plant from the high plateau of Angola (and listed for Zambia). Like other African Genlisea it most likely grows in open, seasonally wet sandy seepages, trapping soil organisms with underground traps.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night A clear drop at nightTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Little is published for this species. African Genlisea typically grow in sunny, seasonally waterlogged sandy or peaty seepages and grassland (dambos) that dry out in the dry season.

Measured sites are on the Angolan plateau at about 1240 m to 1390 m.

AngolaZambia

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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