Is My Drosera filiformis 'Florida Giant' Authentic? It's Producing Seeds

Jonathan's D. filiformis 'Florida Giant' (purchased from us) is flowering and setting seed—but the website says this cultivar is sterile. Also, leaves haven't reached the 10–16 inch size. Grown in peat/perlite with sphagnum topdressing, full sun in Oklahoma, distilled water.

Likely a Hybrid or Typical D. filiformis

We received a donated batch labeled 'Florida Giant' from seed collected from a customer's original plant—our first red flag, since ours were sterile or reluctant to pollinate. Your plant may be typical D. filiformis or a 'Florida Giant' x typical hybrid. The cultivar isn't a recognized subspecies yet; it's closely related to the type.

We're working to isolate true 'Florida Giants,' but they're indistinguishable when small. Whatever you have is certainly vigorous.

Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
www.cobraplant.com