Carnivorous Plants
Nepenthes 'Lady Luck'
Nepenthes 'Lady Luck' is a robust carnivorous plant known for its deep blood-red pitchers that easily form in low light. This hybrid thrives in both lowland and highland tropical conditions, making it suitable for windowsills or terrariums. It tolerates wet conditions and is ideal for beginners due to its vigorous growth and wide temperature tolerance.
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.
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.
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.
Sarracenia catesbaei
Sarracenia catesbaei is a carnivorous plant with red veins and bright green coloration, growing up to 18 inches tall. It requires moist to wet soil and at least 5 hours of direct sun, making it a unique addition to bog gardens.
Utricularia sandersonii
Utricularia sandersonii, known as Sanderson's Bladderwort, is a carnivorous plant endemic to South Africa. It grows as a lithophyte on wet rocky surfaces and features white flowers with pale blue markings resembling rabbits' ears. This plant thrives in bright, indirect light and constant moisture, making it suitable for windowsills and greenhouses.
Drosera occidentalis
Drosera occidentalis is a carnivorous plant endemic to Western Australia, found in wetlands between Perth and Pinjarra. It has the smallest leaf-blades of any Drosera species, measuring just 1 millimeter in diameter. This unique plant is adapted to its specialized habitat.
Utricularia reniformis
Utricularia reniformis is a large carnivorous plant native to Brazil, known for its lavender blooms and unique bladderwort family characteristics. It can grow as a terrestrial plant in wet grasslands or as an epiphyte, requiring bright light and a well-draining mix. This plant is fascinating for its carnivorous nature and adaptability to different growing conditions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nepenthes tentaculata
Nepenthes tentaculata is a fascinating carnivorous plant native to the highland forests of Borneo and Sulawesi. It is known for its climbing habit, with stems that can reach up to 10 feet in length. The plant produces distinctive pitchers, which are typically less than 6 inches tall, used to trap and digest insects. It thrives in shaded, mossy environments at altitudes between 1,200 and 8,400 feet. Nepenthes tentaculata is part of the 'Hamata group' and is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its natural variability and unique adaptations make it a captivating subject for plant enthusiasts.
Drosera hamiltonii
Drosera hamiltonii is a small, compact carnivorous plant native to coastal swamps in southwestern Australia. It features glandular leaves and pink flowers, preferring sunny spots with consistently moist, sandy-peaty soil. This plant is unique for its fused styles and requires high humidity.
Utricularia blanchetii
Utricularia blanchetii is a perennial bladderwort with small, narrow leaves and tiny bladder traps for catching small critters. It produces lilac-colored flowers with dark purple tops and bright yellow throats in spring and fall. This plant prefers sandy peat that is constantly moist and is ideal for terrariums and greenhouses.
Nepenthes northiana
Nepenthes northiana is a lithophyte native to the limestone rock walls of Borneo, often regarded as one of the most beautiful Nepenthes species. It requires consistent warm temperatures and high humidity, making it a challenging plant to cultivate. This climbing plant can grow up to 10 meters long and features large, ovoid pitchers with greenish-white and red blotches. It is endemic to Borneo and is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List due to its restricted habitat.
Drosera paleacea 'Cranbrook'
Drosera paleacea 'Cranbrook' is a tiny Australian pygmy sundew that requires full sun or bright light. It has special water needs, preferring rain, RO, or distilled water, and should not dry out for more than a day. This carnivorous plant is a unique addition to any collection.
Brocchinia reducta
Brocchinia reducta is a carnivorous bromeliad native to the cool Tepuis of Northeastern South America. It grows in nutrient-poor, high moisture soil and features a funnel-like structure with a waxy coating that attracts insects. The plant emits a sweet odor to lure prey and has leaves that form a water-storing cup to trap insects.
Nepenthes vieillardii
Nepenthes vieillardii is a carnivorous plant endemic to New Caledonia, growing in shrublands or forests up to 900 meters altitude. It is the easternmost growing Nepenthes species and prefers very well-drained soils, with a need to dry out slightly between waterings.
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 pygmaea
Drosera pygmaea, known as pygmy sundews, is a tiny carnivorous plant native to Australia and New Zealand. It forms a rosette and measures only 8 to 18 mm in diameter. The plant produces pale flowers on stems that can reach up to 3 inches tall. Its small size and unique carnivorous nature make it an intriguing addition to collections of unusual 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Utricularia longifolia
Utricularia longifolia is a large perennial carnivorous plant native to Brazil, known for its beautiful deep purple blooms and slender green leaves. It thrives in wet, humid conditions and is popular among carnivorous plant enthusiasts.
Nepenthes stenophylla
Nepenthes stenophylla is a tropical pitcher plant endemic to Borneo, known for its cream-striped pitchers with red blotches. It can grow vigorously with up to 100 growth points and thrives in bright light. This plant is part of the N. maxima complex and is heat tolerant.
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.
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.