Genlisea subglabra

[Not a Number]

Should the flowers be purple?

 

[Huntsmanshorn]

According to what I've seen and read, yes they should have purple flowers. That said, some of the photos I've seen online don't look very purple to me...

 

[Not a Number]

So either the species diagnosis didn't include white flowers or there are plants in cultivation that are mislabeled or misidentified.

 

[Huntsmanshorn]

Yup, that about covers it. Sorry I couldn't be more help.

 

[Not a Number]

Ok, a second flower opened, this one has a very faint purple tinge to it. The flash for the photos washes it out but you can see a bit on the "goggles". Too late and overcast to set up the tripod and try some natural light photos. Maybe tomorrow before I try hand pollinating the flower. This flower is much better formed than the first

 

[w03]

It should be fine, I've noticed that Genlisea flowers vary a fair bit in how dark/pale they are depending on growing conditions, how old the flower is, etc. You could try higher light / more airflow / lower temps for darker colors; at least that seems to correlate for my plants.