About

A small, tuberous, carnivorous perennial from the waterlogged (helodes) grasslands of southeastern Australia with small, rosettes of linear, glandular, sticky leaves and slender stems bearing small, pink to white flowers in summer. A specialist plant for very moist, acidic, nutrient-poor conditions in a cool or temperate glasshouse.

About the genus

Glischrocaryon is a diverse genus of plants that may be annual, perennial, or woody. Species are cultivated for their flowers, foliage, or architectural habit and are adapted to various climatic conditions

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.