Drosphyllum or d. filiformis

[jimscott]

I have this one pot that that was originally labeled D. binata, but I now have a G. hispidula in there. I removed the lone D. binata seedling and noticed a two-leafed seedlimg of what either is a D. filiformis or a Drosophyllum. Neither plant or seed was intentioanlly placed in there. I do have 4 Drosphyllum seeds, but they are in differnt tray and ungerminated. I also have 3 types of D. filiformis, but they are either at home or in different trays. I haven't a clue as to how this seedling got there or what it is and the two entirely different plants look too much alike to me. The only things I can say about it is that it is green, has 2 dewy leaves, and the density of its tentacles is less than that of any of the D. filiformis I currently have (ssp. filiformis, alleged red, and Califormia Sunset). I know a picture would be helpful, but a written description is all that I have for now. Any ideas?

 

[Clint]

drosophyllum leaves open up in the opposite direction than Drosera and the glands are on the opposite side.

 

[LLeopardGGecko]

Hmmmm, perhaps someone snuck in during the night and placed mystery seed in your pot! That doesn't help, does it?

 

[jimscott]

No, it doesn't, but then again, a lot of my quips don't help, either!

I think it's just a plain old filiformis. I knew it was too good to be true!

 

[LLeopardGGecko]

Bummer. Look at it this way: Thread-Leaf sundews are really cool.

See, problem solved

 

[Pyro]

I have had numerous "mutant" binata leaves that are singltons without petiol. They have all been on mature binata form plants and they neverdevelope into while rosettes so I know it isn't a rogue filiformis in the pot. Maybe you have something similar??

 

[jimscott]

Now there's a thought! At least that's logical. Guess I'll just have to wait and see.