Carnivorous Plants
Nepenthes bellii
Nepenthes bellii is a tropical pitcher plant endemic to the Philippine islands of Mindanao and Dinagat. It is a climbing plant that can reach up to 33 feet in height, with distinctive cylindrical or ellipsoidal pitchers that vary in color. This species thrives in lowland heath forests and montane areas, often forming natural hybrids with related species. Although not currently threatened, it faces habitat loss in lowland regions.
Dionaea muscipula 'Crazy Cup'
Dionaea muscipula 'Crazy Cup', commonly known as the Venus flytrap, is native to the Carolinas and thrives in boggy, open savannahs. It is a hardy plant that can be grown outdoors in most of the USA, though it requires winter protection in harsh climates. This carnivorous plant is easy to care for, making it a popular choice for both outdoor and indoor cultivation.
Pinguicula 'Bronze Butterfly'
Pinguicula 'Bronze Butterfly' is a captivating carnivorous plant hybrid with elongated pink leaves that blush bronze. It produces white flowers with purple and yellow throats and enters a winter succulent phase with smaller leaves. This plant thrives on sunny windowsills or in terrariums and requires distilled or purified water. It does not have a true dormancy but benefits from a drier environment during winter.
Drosera capensis 'Wide Leaf'
Drosera capensis 'Wide Leaf' is a robust form of the Cape Sundew, known for its wide leaves and petioles. This carnivorous plant is easy to grow from seed and is a popular choice for those interested in cultivating sundews.
Nepenthes adnata
Nepenthes adnata is a tropical pitcher plant endemic to West Sumatra, Indonesia, growing at elevations of 600 to 1200 meters. It features speckled pitchers with reddish-purple blotches and a dark purple peristome. This plant grows on mossy sandstone cliffs and is threatened by habitat destruction.
Drosera filiformis 'Giant'
Drosera filiformis 'Giant' is a sundew species native to the eastern United States, known for its threadlike leaves that capture insects. This temperate plant goes dormant in winter, making it a fascinating addition to carnivorous plant collections. Its unique appearance and insect-catching abilities make it a popular choice for enthusiasts interested in unusual and functional plants. The plant thrives in sunny, moist environments, adding a touch of the exotic to any garden.
Dionaea muscipula 'Bcp Clone X11'
The Dionaea muscipula 'Bcp Clone X11' is a unique type of Venus flytrap known for its short triangular teeth and striking orange-green traps. Each leaf features two sensitive hairs, making it an intriguing carnivorous plant.
Dionaea muscipula 'Scarlantine'
Dionaea muscipula 'Scarlantine', a Venus flytrap native to the Carolinas, features green leaves with red streaks. It thrives in boggy, open savannahs and can be grown outdoors in most US states. This hardy plant tolerates cold fronts down to 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nepenthes clipeata
Nepenthes clipeata is a unique and endangered tropical pitcher plant native to the granite cliffs of Mount Kelam in Borneo. Known for its peltate leaves and large pitchers, this species is one of the most endangered Nepenthes, with only a few plants remaining in the wild. It thrives in lowland tropical environments and is characterized by its non-climbing stem and dense covering of long, brown hairs. Conservation efforts are ongoing to preserve this rare species.
Dionaea muscipula 'Gargoyle'
Dionaea muscipula 'Gargoyle' is a Venus flytrap variety characterized by lightly colored spots on its traps and petioles during spring and summer. This open-pollinated plant is a unique addition to any carnivorous plant collection.
Sarracenia 'Green Monster' X Leucophylla 'all Green'
Sarracenia 'Green Monster' X Leucophylla 'all Green' is a carnivorous plant with tall pitchers and white ruffled lids. It requires full sun and sits in at least two inches of distilled or purified water. This plant undergoes winter dormancy and thrives in a custom soil mix of peat moss and perlite.
Sarracenia swaniana
Sarracenia swaniana is a natural hybrid between Sarracenia purpurea and Sarracenia minor, featuring rosy-red pitchers and red flowers in early spring. This carnivorous plant is native to North America and thrives in bog gardens, attracting insects with its colorful foliage.
Dionaea muscipula 'Korean Melody Shark'
Dionaea muscipula 'Korean Melody Shark' is a unique variety of the Venus flytrap, created in Korea. It features broad traps with thin, delicate petioles and diminutive teeth along each trap, often displaying a flush of red. This carnivorous plant requires full sun and should always sit in at least two inches of distilled or purified water. It thrives in temperatures ranging from 20 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit and requires a winter dormancy period from October to February.
Sarracenia 'Marooned'
Sarracenia 'Marooned' is a carnivorous plant introduced in 2022, featuring bright red upright pitchers. It is a cross between Sarracenia purpurea and Sarracenia rubra, resembling Sarracenia x catesbyi. This plant forms a 1-foot tall and wide clump, ideal for bog gardens.
Nepenthes aenigma
Nepenthes aenigma is a carnivorous plant found on two mountains in Ilocos Norte, Luzon, growing at 1200 meters elevation. It thrives in deep shade among dense vegetation and preys on ants, spiders, and other small insects. This plant is mostly hairless with small brown hairs on its traps and was discovered in 2002.
Dionaea muscipula 'Gj Phalanx'
Dionaea muscipula 'Gj Phalanx', commonly known as the Venus flytrap, is native to the Carolinas and thrives in boggy, open savannahs. This hardy plant can be grown outdoors or on a sunny windowsill and can withstand temperatures as low as 15°F. It is well-suited for those looking to cultivate a unique and resilient carnivorous plant.
Dionaea muscipula 'Burbank's Best'
Dionaea muscipula 'Burbank's Best' is a captivating Venus flytrap with traps that start chartreuse and turn creamy orange in summer. It has a low, full, rosetted shape and is open pollinated, making it a unique addition to carnivorous plant collections. This plant thrives in bright, indirect light and requires regular watering with distilled or purified water. Its striking appearance and fascinating trapping mechanism make it a favorite among plant enthusiasts.
Dionaea muscipula 'Mirror'
Dionaea muscipula 'Mirror' is a symmetrical Venus flytrap native to the Carolinas, thriving in boggy, open savannahs. It is easy to grow outdoors or in a sunny windowsill and tolerates temperatures down to 15 degrees Fahrenheit, making it a hardy choice for carnivorous plant enthusiasts.
Nepenthes robcantleyi
Nepenthes robcantleyi is a tropical pitcher plant known for its enormous pitchers with flared peristomes, native to Mindanao, Philippines. It thrives in high humidity and intermediate to highland conditions, producing some of the largest pitchers in its genus, reaching up to 40 cm in length. This plant does not require dormancy and grows best with daytime temperatures in the 70s-80s°F, with a 10-20°F drop at night. It is critically endangered, with its original population thought extinct due to logging, but has been successfully cultivated from seeds. The plant's inflorescence can grow up to 2.5 meters long, making it the tallest among Nepenthes. It is closely related to N. truncata and N. veitchii and is synonymous with Nepenthes nebularum. The pitchers are reddish-brown to almost black, with a well-developed peristome and a broad lid. It grows to a height of 0.5-1 meter and is not known to climb, making it suitable for sunny windowsills, greenhouses, or terrariums.
Drosera binata 'Marston Dragon'
This easy-to-grow sundew is an excellent bug catcher, growing 6-12 inches tall. It is semi-tropical and does not require dormancy, thriving in open, sunny, boggy conditions. The plant has forking and curved tips on mature leaves and requires rainwater, distilled, or reverse osmosis water.
Nepenthes veitchii 'Candy Red'
Nepenthes veitchii 'Candy Red' is a tropical plant bred by Christian Klein, known for its unique genetic lineage from two Candy Striped Bareo forms. This intermediate plant is a fascinating addition to any collection, offering a distinct appearance and growth habit.
Dionaea muscipula 'Gap Tooth'
Dionaea muscipula 'Gap Tooth' is a unique variety of the Venus flytrap, characterized by its long teeth with large spaces between them. This distinctive feature makes it an interesting choice for those fascinated by carnivorous plants.
Heliamphora ionasi
Heliamphora ionasi is a rare sun pitcher plant endemic to Venezuela, producing the largest pitchers in its genus. The red pitchers have intricate hairs, and the plant thrives in highland tropical conditions.
Nepenthes lowii
Nepenthes lowii is a remarkable carnivorous plant endemic to the highland regions of Borneo. It is known for its unique pitcher shape, which resembles a toilet, and is adapted to catch droppings from tree shrews and birds. The plant features strongly constricted upper pitchers with a reflexed lid and bristles, which may help attract its unusual prey. It thrives in nutrient-poor soils, both terrestrially and as an epiphyte, requiring high humidity and good drainage. This species is highly prized in carnivorous plant collections for its distinctive features and ecological adaptations. Its conservation status is listed as vulnerable, highlighting the importance of habitat preservation.
Dionaea muscipula 'Orton's Giant'
Dionaea muscipula 'Orton's Giant' is an older giant cultivar of the Venus flytrap, known for its beautiful and large traps. This open-pollinated plant is a fascinating addition to carnivorous plant collections, offering a unique and captivating display.
Nepenthes glabrata
Nepenthes glabrata is a tropical pitcher plant endemic to the highlands of Sulawesi, known for its dainty, colorful pitchers. This climbing plant grows in high forest environments and produces pitchers with red speckles on a yellowish background. It is related to the N. tentaculata group and is known for its elegant appearance and diminutive growth habit. Suitable for cool terrariums, it thrives in highland tropical conditions.
Nepenthes singalana 'Variegated'
Nepenthes singalana 'Variegated' is a highland tropical plant originating from the Barisan range in Sumatra. It is known for its elaborately flared, dark peristomes on large pitchers, which are impressive even when small. This plant thrives in cooler, highland conditions and is a fascinating addition to any carnivorous plant collection.
Heliamphora minor f. minor
Heliamphora minor f. minor is a carnivorous plant with squatty, hairy pitchers that range in color from blood red to lime green. Highly desired by collectors, it adds a unique touch to any plant collection.