D. Binata var. multifida?

D. Binata var. multifida?#178684

By Spuffy -  Thu Jun 06, 2013 7:46 pm
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- Thu Jun 06, 2013 7:46 pm #178684

Just having a look at my binata earlier I spotted something. The binata itself is a typical T-form with just one set of forks. But then I saw this:

Might be a bit difficult to see but did a D. Binata var. Multifida hijack my pot?

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Re: D. Binata var. multifida?#178690

By parker679 -  Thu Jun 06, 2013 8:57 pm
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- Thu Jun 06, 2013 8:57 pm #178690

Sure looks like it.

My binata var. binata has a distinct shape, it's much more "V" like and never produces leaves with more than one bifurcation(split).

While my multifada has a much wider angle and while it often produces leaves with only one bifurcation initially it also produces leaves with multiple bifurcations.

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Re: D. Binata var. multifida?#178698

By jwbates26 -  Thu Jun 06, 2013 9:57 pm
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- Thu Jun 06, 2013 9:57 pm #178698

Just to add to Parkers comment...

How old is your plant? If its still a young plant/division/cutting it will have a typical fork until it matures. Once it matures then it will start forking multiple times. Yours looks like getting to be that age/size. It may not be a multifida but could also be a Drosera binata var. dichotoma. Keep us updated at is grows bigger.

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