Venus Flytrap Seeds For Planting - Dionaea Muscipula

Venus Flytrap Seeds

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SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

8 - 10

HEIGHT

9 inches

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Poor, acidic soil with good drainage

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

Yes

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

5 - 10

HEIGHT

10 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring through winter

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Sinningia speciosa

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

4 - 10

HEIGHT

6 - 8 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid spring to late summer

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Best in rich, well drain soil

DEER RESISTANT

No

LATIN NAME

Leptosiphon hybrida

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 11

HEIGHT

120 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring to fall

BLOOM COLOR

Purple

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Rich, loamy soil, pH 5.5 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT

No

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

7 - 11

HEIGHT

28 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring to fall

BLOOM COLOR

Rosy purple

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well drained soils, pH 6.6 to 7.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

7 - 11

HEIGHT

4 inches

WIDTH

12 - 18 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Early spring to early fall

BLOOM COLOR

Pink

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

FOOT TRAFFIC

Light

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 11

HEIGHT

100 - 140 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring to late summer

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well drained, pH 6.6 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT

No

HOUSE PLANT

No

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

4 - 9

HEIGHT

12 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Late summer to early fall

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Moist, well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.3

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

About...

Venus Flytrap (Dionaea Muscipula Venus Flytrap) - This truly unique plant grown from flower seeds is a carnivorous plant. Yes, that is right, a carivorous plant! It catches its prey, mainly insects and arachnids, with a trapping structure formed by the terminal portion of each of the plant's leaves and is triggered by tiny hairs on their inner surfaces.

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TEMPERATURE

70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

Scarify the seeds. Follow scarification by one month cold stratification before sowing. Germination 28 - 35 days.

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover seeds

SOWING RATE

1 - 2 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination, bottom water tray using only distilled water, tap water may kill the seedlings.

PLANT SPACING

9 inches

Venus Flytrap (Dionaea Muscipula Venus Flytrap) - This truly unique plant grown from flower seeds is a carnivorous plant. Yes, that is right, a carivorous plant! It catches its prey, mainly insects and arachnids, with a trapping structure formed by the terminal portion of each of the plant's leaves and is triggered by tiny hairs on their inner surfaces. When an insect or spider crawling along the leaves contacts a hair, the trap closes if a different hair is contacted within twenty seconds of the first strike. Speed of the venus flytrap closing can vary depending on the amount of humidity, light, size of prey, and general growing conditions. The speed with which traps close can be used as an indicator of the venus flytrap's general health.

Unique houseplant

Venus Flytrap is perfect in pots or terrariums that can be moved inside during the winter if grown in non-winter hardy zones.

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Plant Specifications

Venus flytraps do best in bright light but can live in partial shade. Avoid placing them in direct sunlight in summer, especially if they live under glass, as plants hit with direct sunlight may get too hot and burn up. When grown inside under artificial lights, keep flytraps 4 to 7 inches away from fluorescent lights.

If your Venus flytraps don't show a pink interior or if the plants have long, spindly leaves, they are not getting enough sunlight. Keep the environment humid and the soil moist but don't let the plants stand constantly in water. Grow them in a pot with drainage holes. If you have a Venus flytrap terrarium, place gravel below the soil for extra drainage. Good air circulation is also important.

  • Height: 9 inches
  • USDA Zones: 8 - 10
  • Season: Perennial
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Special Instructions: DO NOT USE POTTING SOIL. Only use peat moss or sphagnum moss. Venus Fly Trap gets its nutrients from insects so DO NOT fertilize.

  • Sowing Rate: 1 - 2 seeds per plant
  • Average Germ Time: 28 - 35 days after one month of cold stratification
  • Depth: Do not cover


Common Questions

Q

How long does it take for a Venus flytrap to reach maturity?

A

Venus flytrap takes three to five years to reach maturity from seed.

Q

What is the best way to water plants?

A

Chemicals in tap water can harm or kill plants so use distilled water, rainwater or water collected from a humidifier.

Q

What are some good ways to use this plant?

A

These do well in bog gardens, in containers, rain gardens, terrariums and water gardens.

Q

Do I need to feed my plants?

A

If growing as a houseplant, you may want to give the plant an insect about once per month as they may not be getting enough to eat indoors.

Q

Is it ok to touch my plants?

A

This is not recommended. While an occasional touching won’t immediately kill your plant, frequent triggering of the traps can weaken and eventually kill the trap due to exhaustion from closing without any food to produce more energy.

Q

Can I feed my plants dead insects?

A

Yes, if you place inside the traps and gently move back and forth to stimulate a live insect your plant will eat them.

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TEMPERATURE

70 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seed moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

10 inches

Gloxinia (Sinningia Speciosa Brocade Series) - Sow Gloxinia seeds to produce a beautiful mixture of red, blue, and white blooms. These compact Gloxinia plants blossom four to six months after sowing. They will flower for about 2 months, go dormant for about 2 months, and then begin growing again and start flowering. Gloxinias make a great house plant, giving wonderful, colorful blooms! Sinningia Speciosa is often referred to as Florist's Gloxinia or Brazilian Gloxinia.

Gloxina seeds are a bit tricky to germinate and do best indoors and under lights. Do not cover the flower seeds after sowing since they need light to germinate. Sinningia Speciosa seeds should germinate in about 3 weeks at 70 - 75F degrees. Soil should be kept uniformly moist, but do not keep it saturated. Florist's Gloxinia care includes avoiding watering the crown of the plant as this might cause the plant to rot, and use water that is at room temperature for watering. The Brazilian Gloxinia plant needs lots of light, but no direct light. Gloxinias do best in temperatures around 65 - 75F degrees, especially when they are blooming. After blooming, keep watering to a minimum and don't fertilize.

Common Questions

Q

Do I need to prune my gloxinia?

A

To encourage a longer bloom season, you will need to deadhead your spent flowers. After the bloom period is over and your plant enters dormancy, prune back any dead or dying foliage.

Q

My leaves are dropping, what do I do?

A

This can occur from sudden temperature changes such as drafts.

Q

My leaves look scorched, why?

A

Direct sunlight can burn the leaves of your gloxinia, causing them to scorch and crisp.

Q

My flowers are losing their vibrancy, what do I do?

A

This is typically caused by inadequate light move your plant to an area with more light but not direct sunlight.

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TEMPERATURE

55 - 65F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow seed and light cover no more than 1/8 inch deep

SOWING RATE

3 - 5 seeds per cell or approximately 5000 seeds covers 100 square feet

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

8 inches

Leptosiphon Mix (Leptosiphon Hybrida French Hybrids Mix) - Start Leptosiphon seeds to start these dainty little flowers. Leptosiphon French Hybrids has the synonymous botanical name Linanthus androsaceus. This low-growing annual has fern-like foliage and hundreds of sweet little half inch star-shaped flowers that shine out from the foliage. The colors are mixed and bright in shades of rose, yellow, orange and cream. Leptosiphon uses include edging the front of the flower bed, containers, edging a pathway, or as a ground cover. Commonly known as False Baby Stars, this annual is lovely if it is allowed to spill over the edges of rocks or containers. It makes a carpet of color and is stunning!

Grow Leptosiphon seeds directly outside in a prepared seedbed after frost danger has passed. Press the flower seed into the soil and lightly cover. False Baby Stars flowers perform best in full sun, and they prefer rich, well-draining soil.

Common Questions

Q

Can I use leptosiphon in containers?

A

Yes, these little flowers will do well in a container.

Q

What are some good ways to use this plant around my landscape?

A

These cute little flowers are an excellent choice for the front of your beds, in containers, butterfly gardens, cottage gardens, prairies or planted along a pathway.

Q

Are pollinators attracted to this flower?

A

Yes, butterflies enjoy leptosiphon.

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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

60 - 65F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

12 - 40 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/16th inch deep

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keeps seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

10 - 12 inches

Purple Bell Vine (Rhodociton Atrosanguineus) - Grow Rhodociton Atrosanguineus seeds for an exotic vine that will have everyone's attention! Rhodociton Purple Bell Vine has heart-shaped leaves and dark purple bell-shaped flowers that dangle from thread-like stems. Bell Vine uses include baskets where it will cascade over the edges and look stunning or give it a trellis where it will grow with support up to 120 inches in height. Rhodociton Purple Bells needs rich, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade although it prefers afternoon shade in hotter climates. Purple Bells bloom from late spring to late fall.

Sow Purple Bell Vine seeds indoors in late winter. Gently press the flower seeds into the soil and barely cover the seed with soil. Keep consistently moist until germination occurs. Harden the seedlings off for 10 days or more before planting outdoors. Purple Bell Vine is free-flowering and needs little care.

Common Questions

Q

What type of structures can I use for this vine to grow up?

A

These are perfect for walls, trellis, pergola, fences or cascading from a hanging basket.

Q

Are Rhodochiton flowers fragrant?

A

Rhodochiton flowers are not typically fragrant, but they are valued for their ornamental, bell-shaped flowers.

Q

Do I need to prune my plants?

A

It helps to prune them back to maintain shape and encourage fuller growth.

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TEMPERATURE

73F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow seed and press in to soil

SOWING RATE

7 - 8 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 - 24 inches

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Angulata Rosy Purple) - Rehmannia Angulata seeds can be grown as annuals in all climates and as perennials in USDA zones 7 - 11. Commonly referred to as Chinese Foxglove, this beauty does well in full sun or partial shade, and the Chinese Foxglove plants continuously produce large, foxglove-like flowers from late spring through fall. The flowers can measure 2 - 3 inches across and are rosy purple with spotted throats. Chinese Foxglove is great in the flower border, and the flowers are nice for cutting. A synonymous botanical name is Rehmannia elata.

How To Grow Chinese Foxglove From Seeds: Sow the Rehmannia Angulata seeds indoors in the late winter. In a starter tray using quality soil, press the flower seeds gently into the soil. Keep the Chinese Foxglove seeds consistently moist until germination occurs. Transplant the Chinese Foxglove seedlings into 3 inch pots and let them grow on indoors until all danger of frost has passed. Harden the Chinese Foxglove plants off for 10 days or more before planting outdoors. Provide winter mulch for extra protection in zones 7 and 8.

Common Questions

Q

Do I need to deadhead my flowers?

A

Yes, you will need to deadhead spent flowers to maintain plants vigor.

Q

What are some good ways to use in landscape?

A

Flowers are wonderful for beds and borders, wall side borders, cottage gardens or city gardens are all great ways to use Rahmannia.

Q

Do flowers attract any pollinators to the garden?

A

Yes, hummingbirds enjoy these flowers.

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TEMPERATURE

70 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 60 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow and lightly cover 1/16 inch

SOIL TYPE

Grows in a variety of soil types from sandy loams to clay

SOWING RATE

Approximately 1000 seeds covers 20 square feet

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Pinkhead Smartweed (Polygonum Capitatum Punching Balls) - Polygonum Capitatum seeds can be grown to form a low-growing, spreading ground cover. A synonymous botanical name is Persicaria Capitata, and it has many common names: Pinkhead Smartweed, Pink Knotweed, Pink Clover, and Pink Fleece Flower. Pink Knotweed uses include containers, baskets, edging the front of the border or as ground cover plants. It looks especially lovely in raised beds or containers where it can spill over the edges. Pinkhead Smartweed is praised for its burgundy tinted foliage and small coral-pink round flower heads. It is a tough, easy-to-grow ground cover for sun or shade with a long bloom season.

Start Polygonum Capitatum seeds indoors in late winter for areas with a short growing season. Use quality seed starting soil and small pots. Press the ground cover seeds into the moistened soil and lightly cover. Maintain moisture until germination occurs. After danger of frost has passed, transplant the Pink Knotweeds seedlings outdoors after hardening the ground cover plants for 10 days or more. For areas with a long growing season, start the Knotweed ground cover seeds directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Prepare a weed-free seedbed and lightly cover the seeds with soil after broadcasting.

 

 

Common Questions

Q

How are plants used in the landscape?

A

These are versatile plants that are commonly used as a ground cover, it can also be grown in containers, used for edging in your borders or planted in raised beds. These are a good choice for erosion control as well.

Q

Can I prevent the spreading of plants?

A

Yes, deadhead your blooms before they go to seed to prevent unwanted plants.

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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 14 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

1 inch deep

SOWING RATE

1 seed per plant

MOISTURE

Keep the soil moderately moist during germination

PLANT SPACING

6 inches

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Scarlet Runner Beans

Scarlet Runner Bean Mix (Phaseolus Coccineus Mix) - Every gardener should try growing Scarlet Runner Beans seeds. This unique plant is a decorative runner beans mix with colorful beans, three flower colors and edible young pods. Here are some very interesting facts about Phaseolus Coccineus Scarlet Runner:

  • They are nutritious, good and healthy to eat
  • Have a more distinctive flavor than French beans
  • You can eat the fresh pods after cooking, or harvest seeds from older pods to cook as haricot beans
  • They are often prolific croppers - with a freezer you can grow enough to last many months
  • They easily grow in odd spaces amongst flowers, etc...
  • Scarlet Runner Beans also have attractive flowers
  • Flat runner beans are not stocked fresh in small fruit and vegetable shops, or in tins or frozen packs
  • Like other plants of the pea family this crop leaves your soil enriched in nitrogen

Scarlet Runner Beans have brilliant red flowers that last throughout the summer. This wonderful mix has brown, purple, and red flamed beans as well as white. Flowers are scarlet, white, and bi-color red and white. The blossoms are less than an inch across and grow in clusters. The edible beans grow up to a foot long and are especially good when picked young. Pick them often to promote continued flowering. The Scarlet Runner Bean vine will quickly and brilliantly cover fences, trellises and other garden structures and will climb 10 - 12 feet.

Sow Scarlet Runner Beans seeds outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Plant Phaseolus Coccineus seed 1 inch deep and 3 inches apart. Germination takes 7 - 14 days. Keep the soil moderately moist during germination. Thin 4 - 6 inches apart when plants are 2 - 3 inches tall.

Runner beans are a favorite with hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant some on a back fence or a trellis and enjoy the flowers and the hummingbirds year after year! Plants need full sun and plenty of water. Growing Scarlet Runner Beans is fun and rewarding!

Common Questions

Q

What are some good companion plants for scarlet runner beans?

A

Plants such as basil, borage, catnip, dill, monarda, oregano, rosemary, summer savory and nasturtiums are great companion plants for scarlet runner beans.

Q

Are there plants I should not plant with scarlet runner beans?

A

Yes, do not plants near garlic, onions, chives, leeks, scallions, shallots, peppers, wormwood, fennel, broccoli, cabbage, kohlrabi, beets, sunflowers, tomato’s or gladioli.

Q

Do I need to fertilize my plants?

A

No, beans are considered soil builders and rarely need any fertilizers during the growing season.

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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

65F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 14 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/8th inch

SOWING RATE

1 - 2 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 inches

Ornamental Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea) - Start Ornamental Cabbage seeds to create a colorful bed that is cold tolerant and easy-to-maintain. Ornamental Cabbage uses include edging the flower border or planting in containers for fall and winter interest. These Ornamental Brassica plants contain all pink, all white, or all purple centers with green outer leaves. Nothing looks more elegant or stands out more beautifully in the fall than Ornamental Brassicas.

Just start Ornamental Brassica seeds indoors, covering the flower seeds very lightly. Ornamental Cabbage seeds germinate quickly and the young plants can be transplanted. Ornamental Cabbage plants will start out green, and with time, they will begin to develop color. About 12 weeks after sowing the Ornamental Cabbage seeds, there will be a perfectly round, colorful rosette 10 inches high and 12 inches wide. These cabbages gain color quickly and are late to bolt.

Common Questions

Q

How is ornamental cabbage used in the landscape?

A

Ornamental cabbage is perfect for extended fall and winter color in your gardens, in mass plantings, as edging or in containers. They are also used in floral arrangements.

Q

What are some good companion plants for ornamental cabbage?

A

These plants combine nicely with asters, heuchera, chrysanthemums, pansies, viola’s, evergreen shrubs and dusty miller cineraria.

Q

Are plants toxic for my animals?

A

It can be toxic for some animals such as livestock when consumed in large quantities.

Q

How long do plants last?

A

Typically, plants will last until the weather becomes too warm. Longevity is dependent upon temperatures. Plants will start to decline when temperatures average above 60 degrees F.

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