Carnivorous 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.
Sarracenia courtii
Sarracenia courtii is a rare hybrid pitcher plant, combining traits from Sarracenia purpurea and Sarracenia psittacina. It features horizontal rosy red pitchers with parrot head tops and is native to the Gulf Coast's wet pocosins. This plant is easy to grow, striking in full sun, and suitable for bog gardens.
Nepenthes hirsuta
Nepenthes hirsuta is a tropical pitcher plant endemic to Borneo, known for its bright green pitchers and hairy leaves. It grows in heavily shaded areas and is adapted to a wide range of habitats. This plant is best grown in intermediate or lowland conditions.
Pinguicula violacea
This perennial butterwort is native to the savannas of the Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain in North America. It has bright pale green leaves with digestive glands and violet flowers with prominent veins. The plant prefers constantly moist, sandy peat soils and is good for beginners and terrariums. It tolerates colder, wetter winters and has no winter bud.
Sarracenia purpurea
Sarracenia purpurea, a carnivorous pitcher plant, is native to nutrient-poor, acidic bogs and is the most cold-tolerant of its kind. It forms a 1-foot wide clump with red-veined green pitchers that turn red in fall. This plant captures prey with the help of an invertebrate community and produces red flowers in spring. It is the floral emblem of Newfoundland and Labrador and is easy to grow in suitable conditions.
Drosera paleacea ssp. roseana
Drosera paleacea ssp. roseana is a pygmy sundew from Western Australia, known for its orangey-red leaves in a dense rosette. It thrives in sunny, humid spots with sandy-peat soil and produces small, fragrant white flowers in mid-summer.
Drosera darwinensis
Drosera darwinensis is a carnivorous plant native to the Northern Territory of Australia, known for its large circular traps that turn red under strong light. It prefers hot temperatures, high humidity, and a mix of peat and perlite, making it a unique addition to plant collections.
Nepenthes bongso
Nepenthes bongso is a tropical pitcher plant native to the highlands of Sumatra, Indonesia. It is known for its large, darkly colored pitchers with a wide, flared peristome, which are deep purple and nearly black. This plant thrives in moderately bright indirect light and requires warm days and cool nights with good humidity. It is rare in carnivorous plant collections and can grow quite large, making it suitable for a house plant, terrarium, or shaded greenhouse.
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.
Nepenthes vogelii
Nepenthes vogelii is a tropical pitcher plant endemic to Borneo, known for its cylindrical lower pitchers and funnel-shaped upper pitchers with iridescent striping. It grows as an epiphyte in submontane forests and is part of the 'N. maxima complex'. This fast-growing carnivorous plant is suitable for outdoor cultivation in warm climates.
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.
Nepenthes pervillei
Nepenthes pervillei is a unique pitcher plant endemic to the Seychelles islands, specifically Mahe and Silhouette. It grows in rocky areas near mountain summits and is the only pitcher plant found in this region. This dioecious species is considered primitive within its genus and requires specific conditions to thrive.
Nepenthes alata
Nepenthes alata is a vigorous growing carnivorous plant from the Philippines, known for its ability to attract and digest insects using nectar. It requires warm and humid conditions and is considered an intermediate tropical plant. This species is highly polymorphic, with variations in coloration and morphology, making it a fascinating addition to carnivorous plant collections. Its unique appearance and specific care needs offer a glimpse into the diverse world of tropical plants.
Drosera filiformis 'Florida Red'
Drosera filiformis 'Florida Red', commonly known as the threadleaf sundew, is a vigorous carnivorous plant that turns red in full sun. This plant is known for its ability to catch insects, making it a natural pest control option for gardens. Drosera filiformis 'Florida Red' does not require dormancy, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. Its unique appearance and ecological benefits make it a popular choice for bog gardens and other wetland settings. This plant's ability to thrive in various conditions and its striking coloration make it a standout choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Sarracenia 'Barba Green'
Sarracenia 'Barba Green' is a compact, clumpy grower that thrives in sunny, boggy conditions. This naturally occurring hybrid features dark red fragrant flowers in early spring and is suitable for terraria, bog gardens, and indoor environments.
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.
Nepenthes spectabilis
Nepenthes spectabilis is a tropical pitcher plant native to Sumatra, known for its striking light green pitchers with dark brown speckles. It grows in highland regions at elevations between 4,600 and 7,200 feet. This climbing plant can reach up to 20 feet in length, with tendrils extending up to 10 inches. The plant thrives in mossy and stunted upper montane forests, often growing alongside other Nepenthes species. It is a carnivorous plant, capturing insects like stink bugs and wasps. The species is considered vulnerable, highlighting its need for conservation efforts.
Sarracenia leucophylla
Sarracenia leucophylla, also known as the American pitcher plant, is native to the Gulf Coast's wet pocosins. It features striking red and white trumpets that attract flying insects, particularly wasps. This carnivorous plant thrives in sunny, damp conditions and requires a winter dormancy period. It is celebrated for its elegant white pitchers with delicate red veins.
Sarracenia popei
Sarracenia popei is a hybrid carnivorous plant resulting from a cross between S. flava and S. rubra. It features tall, plentiful pitchers and striking orange-red flowers, growing to a height of 4 to 6 inches. This temperate perennial thrives in bog gardens, greenhouses, and indoor settings, preferring bright to partial bright light indoors and full to partial sun outdoors. It requires a specific soil mix, such as Upper Bog Mix or General CP Mix, to flourish.
Heliamphora minor
Heliamphora minor is a marsh pitcher plant endemic to Auyán-tepui in Venezuela, known for its compact size and red-tinted, green cylindrical urn-shaped pitchers. It thrives in highland conditions with cool temperatures and high humidity, requiring nutrient-poor soil and water free from added minerals. This plant forms clump colonies and can develop bright red coloration in full sun.
Utricularia gibba
Utricularia gibba, a carnivorous aquatic plant, is found worldwide except Antarctica. Known for its small genome, it forms mats of thread-like stolons with bladder traps. This plant produces bright yellow flowers and thrives in nutrient-poor, tannin-rich waters. It can be invasive in warm climates and is notable for its unique trap mechanism.
Drosera 'California Sunset'
Drosera 'California Sunset' is a vigorous sundew hybrid with faint rosy red tentacles, thriving in open, sunny bog conditions. It competes well with other plants and forms a large, sturdy winter hibernacula, with pink flowers appearing from May to June.
Sarracenia 'Scarlet Belle'
Sarracenia 'Scarlet Belle' is a hybrid carnivorous plant with striking red and white pitchers. It forms a compact clump and can produce up to 100 pitchers, which darken to deep red maroon in fall. This plant is native to the southeastern United States and thrives in bog gardens, attracting insects with its unique appearance.
Sarracenia excellens
Sarracenia excellens is a rare, naturally occurring hybrid of Sarracenia leucophylla and Sarracenia minor, native to the wet pocosins of Northern Florida. It features tall, multi-colored pitchers with white areoles and scarlet red veins, and broad hoods tinted pinkish red. This easy-to-grow plant thrives in sunny, boggy conditions.
Drosera madagascariensis
Drosera madagascariensis is a carnivorous plant native to tropical Africa and Madagascar, known for its robust stem-forming growth and alternate leaf arrangement. It can reach a height of up to 25 cm and produces inflorescences with 4-12 pink flowers. This tropical sundew thrives in swamps and sphagnum bogs, requiring bright light and warm conditions, making it a fascinating addition to collections of carnivorous plants.
Drosera mannii
Drosera mannii is a carnivorous plant native to Western Australia, known for its sunny location preference and special water needs, such as distilled or rainwater. This pygmy sundew is a fascinating addition to carnivorous plant collections, requiring specific care to thrive.
Utricularia subulata
Utricularia subulata is a fascinating annual carnivorous plant with a wide distribution across tropical regions. Known for its bright yellow flowers, this bladderwort thrives in sandy peat that remains consistently moist. It features subterranean stolons with small leaves and bladder traps that capture tiny soil organisms. The plant flowers in early spring and dies back to its stolons in winter, making it a unique addition to any collection of carnivorous plants.
Drosera pulchella 'Orange Flower'
Drosera pulchella 'Orange Flower' is a tiny Australian Pygmy sundew known for its carnivorous nature. It requires full sun or bright light and special water needs, such as rain or distilled water. This plant should not be allowed to dry out for more than a day.
Sarracenia 'Red Sumatra'
This nearly all-red pitcher plant is a naturally occurring hybrid of S. flava and S. leucophylla, known for its prolific nectar glands that attract many insects. The red traps darken to deep red by mid-summer, and a second crop of maroon pitchers appears in the fall. It produces showy orange-red flowers that bloom from April to May and requires full sun for its red coloration. The plant grows well in bog gardens, greenhouses, and indoors if provided dormancy.
Dionaea muscipula
Dionaea muscipula, or Venus Flytrap, is a carnivorous plant native to the Carolinas, known for its distinctive trap mechanism. It forms rosettes with traps that vary in color depending on light exposure, and it requires full to part sun and consistently moist, sandy, acidic soil. This plant is hardy and can be grown outdoors in most of the USA, needing a winter dormancy period. Its unique ability to catch insects makes it a captivating addition to any collection.