Carnivorous Plants
Nepenthes neoguineensis
Nepenthes neoguineensis is a tropical pitcher plant native to New Guinea, known for its unique upper pitchers and climbing growth habit. It thrives in lowland tropical environments and is often found along river edges and ridge crests. The plant is notable for its cylindrical or flattened peristome and yellowish-green upper pitchers with a red lid.
Nepenthes jamban
Nepenthes jamban is a tropical pitcher plant native to the highlands of northern Sumatra, known for its unique toilet-shaped pitchers. These bright red pitchers can grow up to 5 inches tall and are adept at trapping large insects like wasps and crickets. The plant thrives in sunny windowsills, greenhouses, or terrariums, requiring distilled or purified water and a temperature range of 70-80°F during the day. It does not require dormancy and is best suited for highland conditions.
Sarracenia leucophylla 'Unstained Glass'
Sarracenia leucophylla 'Unstained Glass' is a carnivorous plant with 28-inch tall green pitchers and white hoods with green veining. It produces yellow flowers in late April and thrives in full sun with moist soil. This plant is a striking addition to bog gardens.
Dionaea muscipula 'Pacman'
Dionaea muscipula 'Pacman' is a flytrap cultivar with mutated traps that are brightly colored but lack long teeth. The traps close but not effectively, making it a less efficient predator. It requires full sun and should be kept in at least two inches of distilled or purified water.
Sarracenia 'Deep Throat' X Sarracenia 'adrian Slack'
Sarracenia 'Deep Throat' X Sarracenia 'adrian Slack' is a natural hybrid pitcher plant with pitchers that transition from green to red in the upper tube. It features a blood-red lip and a white-topped lid streaked with red veins, creating a fiery appearance. This temperate plant requires full sun and dormancy in winter, thriving in conditions where it sits in at least two inches of distilled or purified water. It is a fascinating addition to carnivorous plant collections.
Pinguicula martinezii
Pinguicula martinezii is a Mexican butterwort from the Sierra Gorda mountains, known for its white flowers with purple markings. This intermediate tropical plant grows alongside other Pinguicula species and can turn its leaves red under strong light. Its unique appearance and adaptability to various conditions make it a popular choice for carnivorous plant enthusiasts.
Dionaea muscipula 'Gold Strike'
Dionaea muscipula 'Gold Strike' is a unique variety of the Venus flytrap, distinguished by its red traps with yellow margins. This carnivorous plant features large traps with toothy cilia, making it an intriguing addition to any plant collection. It is open-pollinated, allowing for natural reproduction. 'Gold Strike' is a fascinating plant for those interested in carnivorous species, offering both visual interest and a functional role in controlling insect populations. Its distinctive appearance and natural insect-catching abilities make it a captivating choice for plant enthusiasts.
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.
Sarracenia 'Starry Night'
Sarracenia 'Starry Night' is a hybrid carnivorous plant featuring 2-foot tall green pitchers with large white skylights and red accents. This plant is a cross between Sarracenia leucophylla and Sarracenia minor, known for its slow rate of division. 'Starry Night' is a captivating addition to any plant collection, offering both visual interest and a functional role in controlling insect populations. Its unique appearance and natural insect-catching abilities make it a fascinating choice for plant enthusiasts. This plant thrives in sunny conditions and is suitable for bog gardens.
Nepenthes campanulata
Nepenthes campanulata is a bell-shaped pitcher plant native to Borneo and reported from Palawan, Philippines. Rediscovered in 1997, it is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. This plant produces yellow-green pitchers and grows lithophytically on limestone substrates, making it a fascinating addition to carnivorous plant collections.
Dionaea muscipula 'Giant Clam'
Dionaea muscipula 'Giant Clam' is a captivating variety of the Venus flytrap, known for its large traps with fringed cilia and thick petioles. The traps are bright green with a deep red interior, becoming quite large in summer. This open-pollinated plant is a fascinating addition to any carnivorous plant collection, offering a unique look and intriguing behavior.
Drosera capensis 'Narrow Red Leaf'
Drosera capensis 'Narrow Red Leaf' is a carnivorous plant known for its bright red coloration when grown in full sun. It is slightly slower growing than other Cape Sundews and features darker pink flowers on shorter scapes. This plant is effective at catching gnats and fruit flies and is cold hardy down to 40 degrees. It thrives in full sun and requires sitting in a few inches of distilled or rainwater.
Dionaea muscipula 'Cupped Trap'
Dionaea muscipula 'Cupped Trap' is a mutation of the Venus flytrap, featuring bright red-centered traps that form a rounded cup. It offsets faster than normal and is best grown in straight peat moss. This carnivorous plant is winter hardy.
Nepenthes veitchii 'Psychedelic'
Nepenthes veitchii 'Psychedelic' is a tropical pitcher plant known for its extraordinary pitcher coloration in vibrant shades of green, yellow, and red. This female clone features intricate patterns and markings, making it a visually striking plant. It is an intermediate tropical plant, requiring specific conditions to thrive.
Pinguicula laxifolia
Pinguicula laxifolia is a unique carnivorous plant native to the rocky outcrops of Tamaulipas, Mexico. It features pendulous leaves with mucilaginous glands and produces pink to pale violet flowers. This plant enters a succulent phase in winter and prefers sunny windowsills or terrariums with filtered sunlight.
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.
Pinguicula 'Hanka'
Pinguicula 'Hanka' is a hybrid carnivorous plant with a forgiving nature regarding watering needs. It features large oval leaves during warm months and forms a tight rosette in winter. The plant produces pink lavender flowers and goes dormant in cooler conditions. As an intermediate tropical plant, it thrives in environments that mimic its natural habitat.
Nepenthes ephippiata
Nepenthes ephippiata is a tropical pitcher plant endemic to the montane forests of Borneo. It is closely related to Nepenthes lowii and is known for its unique pitcher shape and purple coloration. This highland species grows quickly and is tolerant in cultivation, producing upper pitchers that may harvest excrement.
Dionaea muscipula 'Centurion'
Dionaea muscipula 'Centurion' is a European cultivar of the Venus flytrap with bright red traps and long, thick teeth. It requires full sun outdoors and a winter dormancy period. The plant should always sit in at least two inches of distilled or purified water, with traps turning black during dormancy.
Nepenthes argentii
Nepenthes argentii is a highland pitcher plant native to Mount Guiting-Guiting in the Philippines. Known for its small size, this plant grows in ultramafic soils at elevations of 1400-1900 meters. It appreciates well-drained soil and is a unique addition to collections of carnivorous plants.
Sarracenia rosea
Sarracenia rosea, an American Pitcher Plant species, is native to Alabama and northern Florida. It is a compact, low-growing plant that produces tubby and attractive pitchers, tolerant of shaded conditions. There is ongoing taxonomical debate over its classification, and an anthocyanin-free form exists, making it an interesting subject for plant enthusiasts.
Dionaea muscipula 'Bcp Red Bull'
Dionaea muscipula 'Bcp Red Bull' is a vigorous variety of Venus flytrap with deep red traps and a distinctive blood-red splotch. Native to the Carolinas, it grows in boggy, open savannahs and is hardy enough to be cultivated outdoors across most of the USA, tolerating temperatures as low as 15°F.
Pinguicula calderoniae
Pinguicula calderoniae is a carnivorous plant with sticky, strap-like leaves that form succulent rosettes resembling little red pinecones. It produces bright magenta-pink flowers and requires careful cultivation, thriving in sunny windowsills or terrariums.
Dionaea muscipula 'Ginormous'
The Dionaea muscipula 'Ginormous' is a remarkable Venus flytrap cultivar known for its exceptionally large traps, surpassing even the 'B-52' variety. This plant thrives outdoors with full sun exposure and requires a consistent water level of at least two inches of distilled or purified water. It can endure a wide temperature range from 20 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, with brief tolerance for freezing and up to 100 degrees. A period of winter dormancy from October to February is essential for its health.
Dionaea muscipula 'Bcp Titan'
Native to the Carolinas, this hardy plant grows in boggy, open savannahs and can be grown outdoors in nearly every state in the USA. It has very large traps with a blood-red interior and exterior and tolerates temperatures down to 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dionaea muscipula 'Spotty'
Dionaea muscipula 'Spotty', a cultivar of the Venus flytrap, is known for its red-splotched traps and partially fused cilia. Native to the Carolinas, this hardy plant thrives in boggy, open savannahs and can tolerate temperatures as low as 15 degrees Fahrenheit. It is suitable for outdoor cultivation across most of the USA.
Sarracenia alabamensis 'Abg Form'
Sarracenia alabamensis 'Abg Form' is a rare, federally endangered carnivorous plant native to Alabama. Known for its showy golden pitchers and red fragrant flowers, this plant is a striking addition to any garden. It thrives in sunny, moist environments and is a favorite among carnivorous plant enthusiasts. The plant's unique appearance and insect-catching abilities make it a fascinating choice for gardeners interested in unusual and functional plants. Its endangered status adds to its allure, making it a valuable addition to conservation efforts.
Sarracenia 'Ladybug'
Sarracenia 'Ladybug' is a small carnivorous plant forming a 1-foot wide clump with 8-10 inch tall apple-red pitchers. It features white spotting on the back of each 'neck' and is a hybrid developed by Larry Mellichamp and Rob Gardner.
Nepenthes burkei
Nepenthes burkei is a tropical pitcher plant native to Mindoro, Philippines, known for its wide, flared peristomes on waxy pitcher bodies. This highland tropical plant grows at elevations of 1100-2000 meters and is adaptable to a wide range of temperatures. It is suitable for sunny windowsills and has recently entered wider cultivation.