Carnivorous Plants
Drosera capensis
Octopus Plant, Sundew
Native to South Africa
Perennial Carnivore
Sun: Partial to Full Sun
Water: Bog
Size: Low-growing, 6″ across
Leaves are covered with sticky hairs, will move like tentacles to capture and digest insects. Thrives in hot and humid conditions, but can be grown outside.
Pinguicula moctezumae
Butterwort
Native to Mexico
Carnivore
Sun: Moderate to Full Sun
Water: Bog
Size: Rosettes to 5″
Narrow, strappy leaves are sticky, trap bugs like flypaper. Purple flowers. Do not water over the leaves. Grow in peat, sand and pumice. Keep moist most of the year, but allow soil to slightly dry out in winter before watering when dormant.
Nepenthes “Exotic Lady”
Nepenthes “Miranda”
Tropical Pitcher Plant
Native to tropical Asia
Perennial Carnivore
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water: Keep Humid
Size: variable
Large hanging red-lipped pitchers. Well-drained soil should be kept moist. Hardy to 35F, keep warm in winter.
