Carnivorous Plants
Dionaea muscipula 'Maroon Monster'
Dionaea muscipula 'Maroon Monster' is a cultivar of the Venus flytrap, known for its distinct maroon hue and larger traps compared to 'Red Dragon'. Native to the Carolinas, it thrives in boggy, open savannahs and can be grown outdoors in most of the USA. This hardy plant tolerates temperatures down to 15°F.
Sarracenia 'Carolina Yellow Jacket'
Sarracenia 'Carolina Yellow Jacket' is a hybrid pitcher plant known for its prolific chartreuse yellow pitchers, resembling a golden-pitchered Sarracenia purpurea. This carnivorous plant can produce over 50 pitchers in a single pot, making it a fascinating addition to bog gardens. It thrives in sunny conditions and attracts insects, which it uses for nourishment.
Drosera pulchella 'Big Brook'
Native to Western Australia, this sundew requires a sunny location and has special water needs, preferring distilled, reverse osmosis, or rain water.
Sarracenia flava 'Very Close Veins'
Sarracenia flava 'Very Close Veins' is a carnivorous plant native to the southeastern United States, known for its intricate red veins on the top of the tube. This plant forms tardily deciduous clumps and is topped with stalks of yellow, umbrella-like flowers in late winter to early spring. It thrives in moist but not constantly wet soils and requires bright sun exposure. The soil mix should consist of straight peat moss or a combination of peat and sand. Sarracenia flava is a fascinating addition to bog gardens and is valued for its insect-attracting capabilities.
Dionaea muscipula 'Microdent'
Dionaea muscipula 'Microdent' is a variety of Venus flytrap with tiny, microdent teeth lining its traps. It is native to the Carolinas and grows in boggy, open savannahs. This hardy plant can be grown outdoors in most of the USA, making it a fascinating addition to carnivorous plant collections.
Sarracenia moorei 'Conversation Piece'
Sarracenia moorei 'Conversation Piece' is a hybrid pitcher plant with 28-inch tall pitchers that emerge green with red veins, turning bright red. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and is topped with brilliant red flowers in late winter or early spring. This plant thrives in moist, acidic soils and is a striking addition to bog gardens.
Dionaea muscipula 'Petite Red Dragon'
Dionaea muscipula 'Petite Red Dragon' is a smaller variety of the Venus flytrap, known for its all-red coloration. This open-pollinated plant is a fascinating carnivorous species, capturing prey with its unique trap mechanism. Its compact size and striking appearance make it a captivating addition to any plant collection.
Nepenthes thorelii
Nepenthes thorelii is a rare carnivorous plant native to Indochina, rediscovered in 2011 after being thought extinct. It features unique pitcher structures with antimicrobial properties and grows in lowland areas of Vietnam. The plant is known for its ability to survive dry seasons as a dormant rootstock and has shown potential antimalarial properties. With fewer than 100 individuals estimated in the wild, it is listed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
Dionaea muscipula 'B01'
Dionaea muscipula 'B01', a unique variety of the Venus flytrap, is distinguished by its lime green traps with a red blotch in the center and symmetrical red dots. This carnivorous plant requires full sun and distilled or purified water, thriving in temperatures between 20 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. It also needs a period of winter dormancy to maintain its health.
Dionaea muscipula 'Coquillage'
Dionaea muscipula 'Coquillage' is a unique variety of Venus flytrap native to the Carolinas, characterized by its tiny nubs for teeth. It grows in boggy, open savannahs and is hardy enough to be cultivated outdoors in most of the USA. This plant is known for its insect-catching capabilities and distinctive appearance.
Dionaea muscipula 'Cerberus'
Dionaea muscipula 'Cerberus' is a carnivorous plant native to the Carolinas, known for its ability to thrive in boggy, open savannahs. This hardy Venus flytrap can be grown outdoors in nearly every state in the USA, making it a fascinating addition to any garden.
Sarracenia leucophylla 'Fruit Punch'
Sarracenia leucophylla 'Fruit Punch' is a striking selection of the white-topped pitcher plant, known for its prolific pitcher formation. The pitchers can grow up to 2 feet tall, displaying a gradient of green at the base to red and white veining toward the top. As the pitchers age, the red pigment fades, adding dynamic color changes to the plant. This carnivorous plant thrives in boggy conditions and is a fascinating addition to any garden, attracting insects with its unique structure.
Pinguicula 'Naiad'
Pinguicula 'Naiad' is a carnivorous plant with lush pink rosettes and neon-colored flowers. It enters a winter succulent phase and thrives on sunny windowsills or in terrariums. This plant requires sitting in distilled or purified water during its growing season.
Nepenthes rigidifolia
Nepenthes rigidifolia is a critically endangered tropical pitcher plant endemic to Sumatra, known for its squat, richly colored pitchers. It grows best as a highland plant and is functionally extinct in the wild, threatened by habitat loss and poaching.
Nepenthes lingulata
Nepenthes lingulata is a unique tropical pitcher plant native to the Barisan range in Sumatra, known for its tongue-like appendage from the lid of its pitchers. It features dark purple pitchers and thrives in highland conditions. This plant is both terrestrial and epiphytic, growing in mossy forests.
Nepenthes 'Suki'
Nepenthes 'Suki' is a tropical pitcher plant hybrid, a cross between Nepenthes rafflesiana and Nepenthes sibuyanensis. It features reddish leaves and colorful pitchers, thriving in temperatures between 50-85 degrees Fahrenheit. This plant requires a few hours of direct sunlight and benefits from high humidity, making it ideal for greenhouses or windowsills.
Dionaea muscipula 'Spider'
Dionaea muscipula 'Spider' is a unique Venus flytrap variety named for its long, thin petioles that resemble spider legs. This open-pollinated plant is a fascinating addition to any carnivorous plant collection.
Sarracenia areolata
Sarracenia areolata is a captivating hybrid of Sarracenia alata and Sarracenia leucophylla, featuring pitchers with white windows and red and yellow veins. Its flowers resemble bright red flying saucers, adding a unique visual element. This carnivorous plant prefers moist soil and plenty of sunlight, making it ideal for bog gardens. Its insect-attracting capabilities and ornamental appeal make it a favorite among plant collectors.
Sarracenia 'Dana's Delight'
Sarracenia 'Dana's Delight' is a North American Pitcher Plant cultivar known for its vibrant colors and carnivorous pitcher-shaped traps. This plant is efficient at catching insects, making it an interesting addition to gardens. Its unique appearance and insect-catching abilities make it a favorite among plant enthusiasts.
Dionaea muscipula 'X1 Pascal'
Dionaea muscipula 'X1 Pascal' is a red, upright variety of Venus flytrap. Known for its open pollination, this carnivorous plant is native to the Carolinas and thrives in boggy, open savannahs. It is hardy and can be grown outdoors in most states across the USA.
Dionaea muscipula 'Adentate'
Dionaea muscipula 'Adentate', a variety of the Venus flytrap, is known for its delicate bumps lining the edges of its traps, which blush deep red in strong light. It requires full sun and should always sit in at least two inches of distilled or purified water. This plant needs a winter dormancy period, during which its traps turn black and die back.
Drosera spatulata 'Tamlin'
Drosera spatulata 'Tamlin' is a lowland tropical plant that thrives in hot temperatures, high humidity, and lots of light. It requires a 6-month dry dormancy and a 6-month wet growing season, although it can grow year-round if kept wet. A mix of half peat and half perlite is recommended for its growth.
Nepenthes ramispina
Nepenthes ramispina is a highland tropical pitcher plant native to Peninsular Malaysia, known for its nearly black, slender pitchers with milky green interiors. It thrives on sunny windowsills with at least three hours of direct sun and requires frequent watering with distilled or purified water. This plant does not need dormancy and prefers daytime temperatures in the 70s-80s with a cooler night.
Dionaea muscipula 'Phalanx'
Dionaea muscipula 'Phalanx' is a unique variety of the Venus flytrap, characterized by its extraordinarily long cilia and arching teeth along the traps. This open-pollinated plant is a fascinating addition to any carnivorous plant collection.
Heliamphora uncinata
Heliamphora uncinata, a rare sun pitcher plant endemic to Venezuela, is known for its tube-like leaves that trap insects. It grows in highland tropical regions at elevations around 1850 meters, often found in shady conditions on sandstone cliffs.
Dionaea muscipula 'Unspotty'
Dionaea muscipula 'Unspotty', commonly known as the Venus flytrap, is native to the Carolinas and can be grown outdoors or on a sunny windowsill. This hardy plant thrives in boggy, open savannahs and can withstand cold temperatures down to 15°F. It is a fascinating carnivorous plant that captures insects with its unique traps.
Nepenthes spathulata 'Tujuh Red'
Nepenthes spathulata 'Tujuh Red' is a highland tropical pitcher plant known for its striking green body and red or purple peristome. Some populations exhibit a uniformly red pitcher body, adding to its visual appeal. This plant is adapted to cooler, high-altitude environments and requires specific care to thrive.
Pinguicula agnata 'Red Leaf' X 'el Lobo'
Pinguicula agnata 'Red Leaf' X 'el Lobo' is a carnivorous plant forming rosettes with thick, green leaves and pink-tinted edges. It produces light purple flowers with yellow throats and does not undergo true dormancy. This plant enters a winter succulent phase, making it a unique addition to collections.
Nepenthes naga
Nepenthes naga is a recently described species from the Barisan range in Indonesia, similar to bongso. It is distinguished by its leaf shape and sub-apical lid appendage, thriving in mid-elevation forests under intermediate and highland conditions. The plant features dark pitchers with a plum coloration that fades to purple or black.