Plants in family droseraceae
Drosera intermedia
Drosera intermedia, also known as the oblong-leaved sundew, is a petite carnivorous plant native to various regions including North America and Europe. It forms a rosette of spoon-shaped leaves covered in sticky tentacles that trap insects. This plant blooms with small white flowers from June to August and thrives in extremely wet, boggy conditions. It undergoes dormancy in winter, forming a hibernaculum.
Drosera paleacea
Drosera paleacea is a pygmy sundew species native to the peaty wetlands of Southwestern Australia. It features orangey-red to red leaves in a dense rosette and produces small, fragrant white flowers in mid-summer. This carnivorous plant thrives in sunny, humid conditions with sandy-peat soil, making it a fascinating addition to any collection of exotic plants.
Drosera 'Lantau Island X Anglica'
Drosera 'Lantau Island X Anglica' is a hybrid sundew with a large rosette of paddle-shaped leaves in deep burgundy red. It features numerous tentacles with sparkling "dew drops" and sterile pink blossoms on multi-flowered scapes. This plant thrives in open, sunny, boggy conditions and requires a winter rest for optimal growth.
Dionaea muscipula 'Pinnacle'
Dionaea muscipula 'Pinnacle' is one of the largest Venus Flytrap cultivars, featuring upright petioles with large traps and longer than typical cilia. It blooms with white flowers from June to July and thrives in consistently moist soil. This perennial is suitable for USDA zones 6-9 and requires bright indoor or full to partial sun outdoors.
Drosera nidiformis
Drosera nidiformis, a tropical African sundew, is a carnivorous plant native to the wetlands of South Africa. Known for its sticky, insect-trapping leaves, this medium-sized sundew exhibits a fascinating thigmotropic response, curling its leaves around prey. It features green leaves with red tentacles and produces pink flowers in summer. The plant thrives in nutrient-poor, acidic soils and requires warm conditions, as it does not tolerate cold or undergo dormancy. Its unique adaptations make it a captivating addition to any carnivorous plant collection.
Drosera platystigma
Drosera platystigma, an Australian Pygmy Sundew, is a carnivorous plant known for its sticky, dew-covered leaves that trap insects. It requires full sun or bright light and special water needs, such as rainwater or distilled water, to thrive. The plant should be kept in a shallow tray of water and should not dry out for more than a day. This sundew is a fascinating addition to any collection of carnivorous plants.
Aldrovanda vesiculosa
Aldrovanda vesiculosa is a unique carnivorous plant, the only extant species in its genus, known for capturing small aquatic invertebrates with its rapid-moving traps. These traps are arranged in whorls around a central, free-floating stem, resembling wide-mouth clams. This rootless aquatic plant thrives in warm, shallow, peaty waters and is considered a living fossil due to its monotypic status. It reproduces vegetatively and is intolerant of habitat degradation, making it a rare and fascinating species.
Drosera pygmaea 'Mt Lofty'
Drosera pygmaea 'Mt Lofty' is a carnivorous plant requiring full sun or bright light and special water needs, such as rain, RO, or distilled water. It should be kept in a shallow tray of water and not allowed to dry out for more than a day, making it a unique addition to any plant collection.
Drosera filiformis
Drosera filiformis, also known as the Thread-leaf Sundew, is a carnivorous plant native to the eastern United States. It features long, red, thread-like tentacles that glisten in sunlight and pink flowers on tall scapes from May to June. This plant prefers open, sunny bog conditions and tolerates drier conditions than most sundews.
Drosera capillaris
Drosera capillaris is a small, low-lying sundew native to the southern United States and other regions. It forms prostrate or occasionally upright rosettes with leaf blades covered in glandular trichomes for trapping prey. This plant thrives in open, sunny, wet savannahs and is fire adapted, often growing with other carnivorous plants.
Drosera capensis 'Alba'
Drosera capensis 'Alba' is a medium-sized carnivorous plant native to the Cape region of South Africa. It features long strap-like leaves with red tentacles and lime green appearance, producing white flowers on tall scapes. This plant thrives in open, sunny, boggy conditions and is an excellent choice for terrariums.
Drosera aliciae
Drosera aliciae, a tropical sundew native to South Africa, forms small rosettes with green leaves that develop crimson tentacles under good lighting. This carnivorous plant is easy to grow and produces pink flowers held high above the leaves. It thrives in sunny, boggy conditions with peaty soils and prefers distilled or rainwater. Known for its ability to trap insects, it is a fascinating addition to terrariums.
Drosera pulchella
Drosera pulchella is a carnivorous plant native to southwestern Australia, known for its sticky dew that traps insects for nutrients. It grows in clusters, resembling moss, and features extensive roots for dry season survival. This plant requires a sunny location and special water needs, such as distilled or rainwater, to thrive.
Drosera 'Alexandrite Aster'
Drosera 'Alexandrite Aster' is a colorful sundew hybrid with bright red wedge-shaped leaves and dark red tentacles. It forms a colony from plantlets emerging from roots and prefers open, sunny, boggy conditions in peaty soils. This plant produces large pink blossoms on tall scapes, flowering more profusely in summer, and is an excellent choice for terrariums.
Dionaea muscipula 'Purple Ambush'
Dionaea muscipula 'Purple Ambush' is a Venus flytrap variety known for its deep red traps that darken to purple under strong light. This vigorous plant attains a large size and is a captivating addition to carnivorous plant collections, thriving in temperate environments.
Dionaea muscipula 'Red Line Ck'
Dionaea muscipula 'Red Line CK' is a cultivar of the Venus flytrap, characterized by its tall plants with proportioned traps. The traps are green with orange to red interiors, making it a visually striking carnivorous plant.
Dionaea muscipula 'Green Wizard'
Dionaea muscipula 'Green Wizard' is a hardy Venus flytrap cultivar native to the Carolinas, known for its solid green traps with tiny nubs for teeth. This plant grows in boggy, open savannahs and can thrive outdoors in most of the USA. It requires full sun and distilled or purified water, with a temperature range of 20 to 80 degrees. 'Green Wizard' undergoes winter dormancy from October to February, making it a fascinating addition to carnivorous plant collections.
Dionaea muscipula 'Galaxy'
Dionaea muscipula 'Galaxy' is a rare Venus flytrap cultivar with recurved traps that press flat against the soil. It requires full sun and distilled water, withstanding temperatures from 20°F to 80°F. This plant needs winter dormancy, during which traps turn black and die back.
Dionaea muscipula 'Dingley Giant'
Dionaea muscipula 'Dingley Giant' is a cultivar of the Venus flytrap, known for its larger-than-average traps and deep green color with red pigmentation. Native to the Carolinas, it grows in boggy, open savannahs and can be hardy outdoors in most of the USA. This carnivorous plant is a fascinating addition to any collection.
Dionaea muscipula 'Black Beauty'
Dionaea muscipula 'Black Beauty' is a striking variety of the Venus flytrap, known for its deep red traps set against green petioles. This carnivorous plant features long teeth and produces tall traps during the summer, making it a fascinating addition to any plant collection. Its unique coloration and predatory nature make it a popular choice for enthusiasts of unusual plants.
Dionaea muscipula 'Whale'
Dionaea muscipula 'Whale' is a variety of Venus flytrap known for its large green traps with softly fringed, mutated cilia. It requires full sun and should always sit in at least two inches of distilled or purified water. This plant undergoes winter dormancy, during which traps turn black and die back, and it can tolerate a wide temperature range from 20°F to 100°F.
Dionaea muscipula 'Red Dragon'
Dionaea muscipula 'Red Dragon' is a Venus flytrap cultivar known for its deep maroon color in bright light. It can reach large sizes on long summer petioles and is hardy enough to be grown outdoors in most of the USA. This plant requires full sun and distilled water, going dormant from December to March.
Drosera capensis 'Icps Giant'
Drosera capensis 'Icps Giant' is a carnivorous plant that thrives in full sun and is cold hardy down to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. It requires direct light to produce its characteristic dew and should be kept in a small saucer of water. This plant is easy to grow and can regrow from its roots after a brief freeze.
Drosera falconeri
Drosera falconeri is a carnivorous plant native to the Northern Territory of Australia, resembling the Venus flytrap. It thrives in hot temperatures, high humidity, and lots of light, with a unique growth cycle of six months dry dormancy followed by a wet growing season. This plant is known for its mucilage-producing glands and is considered challenging to cultivate.
Drosera 'Dreamsicle'
Drosera 'Dreamsicle' is a threadleaf hybrid known for its orangey dew drops and pale pink flowers. This carnivorous plant requires full sun and distilled or purified water, thriving in temperatures ranging from 15 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. It needs a period of winter dormancy to maintain its health.
Dionaea muscipula 'Coq Couche'
Dionaea muscipula 'Coq Couche' is a variety of the Venus flytrap known for its bright red trap interiors. This carnivorous plant is open-pollinated and thrives in environments that mimic its natural habitat, such as bog gardens.
Dionaea muscipula 'Gj Equobia'
Dionaea muscipula 'Gj Equobia' is an extremely rare Venus flytrap variety in the U.S., known for its long, wide leaves and large, long-lashed traps. The traps can twist at nearly 90 degrees, adding to its unique appearance. This carnivorous plant requires full sun and should always sit in at least two inches of distilled or purified water. It can tolerate a wide temperature range from 20 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, with short periods of freezing to 100 degrees. Winter dormancy from October to February is essential for its health.
Dionaea muscipula 'Bcp Phoenix'
Dionaea muscipula 'Bcp Phoenix' is a Venus flytrap cultivar with stunning leaf and trap colors, featuring orange/yellow petioles and deep red interiors. It is native to the Carolinas and can be grown outdoors or on a sunny windowsill.
Dionaea muscipula 'Witchy Baby'
Dionaea muscipula 'Witchy Baby' is the largest Venus flytrap in its collection, featuring huge traps on long, thin arching petioles. The red traps with white-tipped cilia can reach up to two inches. This plant requires full sun outdoors and should always sit in at least two inches of distilled or purified water.