All about Stylidium debile

These plants, which have only recently been recognised as carnivorous, are still a long way from matching the popularity of Venus flytraps or **Drosera**s, and yet their ‘explosive’ pollen-dispersal mechanism – closely linked to the sticky hairs used for capturing prey – is fascinating! Find out how these plants make use of insects, both large and small, to feed and reproduce.

Stylidium debile is easy to grow. It will reward you if you give it enough light: it flowers very profusely, as this photo shows! That’s just as well, as there’s plenty going on in the world of flowers…

Its southern Australian counterpart, *Stylidium* graminifolium, is once again available in the shop.