When I first started growing carnivores I didn't really like the idea of growing annuals. Having to resow your pots every year seemed like it would be a real chore. However, I've reached a point now where I'm interested in all sorts of plants I didn't think I was interested in before. Plus, the whole thing about annuals is that they grow super quickly. Case in point,
Byblis liniflora.
![When I noticed these I said out loud, "Well I know what I'm blogging about today!" Byblis liniflora sprouts.](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8564/16718620055_75b1c3c618_c.jpg) |
Little B. liniflora sprouts everywhere. |
![B. liniflora doesn't produce enzymes, so if I want to feed them I'll have to use MaxSea. I've been meaning to get some for a while. Byblis liniflora sprouts.](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8616/16096308134_94a204e0d0_c.jpg) |
There are at least 10 total in the pot, maybe more. |
These seeds were sown less than 2 weeks ago, on February 19th. I hadn't even begun regularly checking this pot for germination yet – they probably actually sprouted a couple days ago, perhaps 10 days after sowing. That's quick!
I started some
Drosera indica at the same time, and while it's not quite as dramatic, there are definitely several sprouts in the pot.
![I wonder if these D. indica are the ones with the sweet-smelling flowers? Drosera indica sprouts.](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8621/16532500829_335a72f20a_c.jpg) |
Look for the tiny green dots. |
Now, of course, I want to get all the different species in what was once the
D. indica complex –
Drosera hartmeyerorum,
Drosera serpens, the lot. That's the fundamental addiction of collecting.
I also love how serious annual species get about flowering. Consider this
Drosera brevifolia (which, while not strictly annual, has a lot of annual-like characteristics, especially in habitat).
![I don't know why I've been so bad about harvesting these seeds. Drosera brevifolia blooming.](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8652/16717357401_c79cdf8948_c.jpg) |
I should really get a clean pot of D. brevifolia going. |
It's almost totally engulfed in
Sphagnum (which I should really trim back), but damnit it's going to bloom. That's a plant with moxie.
Finally, Bloom Watch:
Utricularia longifolia has moved into its second week. Buds are forming and color is developing.
![I love this plant. It's one of my absolute favorites. Utricularia longifolia flower bud.](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8657/16098672653_6786374b9b_c.jpg) |
I am so excited about this. |
Nice! It's gonna be a great show.
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