Small pit fall traps at ground level. Likes warm temperatures in the summer.
Carnivorous Plants
Darlingtonia californica
Temperate Carnivore
Native Californian carnivore that grows best outdoors with cool roots and night time temperatures. Keep pots sheltered from hot afternoon sun. Grow in Carnivorous Plant Blend or long fibered sphagnum.
Dionaea “B-52”
D. muscipula “B-52″
Perennial Carnivore
Venus Fly Trap cultivar with large 2” colorful traps! Lures insects in, “teeth” prevent them from escaping, and then when they hit the trigger, the plant closes and absorbs them. Allow to slightly dry between waterings. No fertilizer.
Dionaea “Dente”
D. muscipula “Dente”
Perennial Carnivore
The classic Carnivore. Lures insects in, “teeth” prevent them from escaping, and then when they hit the trigger, the plant closes and absorbs them. Allow to slightly dry between waterings. No fertilizer.
Dionaea “Ginormous”
D. muscipula “Ginormous”
Dionaea “King Henry”
D. muscipula “King Henry”
Perennial Carnivore
Venus Fly Trap cultivar with the largest traps! Lures insects in, “teeth” prevent them from escaping, and then when they hit the trigger, the plant closes and absorbs them. Allow to slightly dry between waterings. No fertilizer.
Dionaea “Red Dragon”
D. muscipula “Red Dragon”
D. muscipula “Akai Ryu”
Perennial Carnivore
A stunning red-trapped cultivar of the classic fly trap. Deep burgundy in summer. The petioles can reach 6″. Allow to slightly dry between waterings. No fertilizer.
Dionaea muscipula
Perennial Carnivore
The classic Carnivore. Lures insects in, “teeth” prevent them from escaping, and then when they hit the trigger, the plant closes and absorbs them. Allow to slightly dry between waterings. No fertilizer. Winter hardy. Can also be grown indoors.
Drosera “Brushfire”
D. ultramafica X D. spatulata
Drosera “Dork’s Pink”
D. callistos x D. lasiantha
Mounds of pink traps and pale pink flowers.
Drosera “Frasier Island”
D. spatulata “Frasier Island”
Drosera “Marston Dragon”
D. binata “Marston Dragon”
Deciduous Carnivore (Evergreen if Grown Indoors)
Dew covered multi-forked leaves turning bright red in the sun. Sticky dew captures insects. Best grown in 50/50 peat moss and sand. Also grows well in standing water. Water daily.
Drosera “Watari”
(D. linearis X D. rotundifolia) X D. spatulata
Drosera adelae
Perennial Carnivore
Long flat leaves are covered with sticky hairs which capture and digest insects. Thrives in hot and humid conditions, but can be grown outside.
Drosera adelae “Giant”
Perennial Carnivore
Long flat leaves are covered with sticky hairs which capture and digest insects. Thrives in hot and humid conditions, but can be grown outside.
Drosera aliciae
Perennial Carnivore
Stunning small rosettes, spoon-shaped leaves are covered with very red sticky hairs which capture and digest insects. Thrives in hot and humid conditions, but can be grown outside.
Drosera allantostigma
Drosera barbigera
Drosera binata
Deciduous Carnivore (Evergreen if Grown Indoors)
Dew covered multi-forked leaves turning bright red in the sun. Sticky dew captures insects. It forms a large insect-catching bush. Best grown in 50/50 peat moss and sand. Also grows well in standing water. Water Daily.
Drosera binata v. multifida
Deciduous Carnivore (Evergreen if Grown Indoors)
Dew covered multi-forked leaves, up to 8 points per leaf, turning bright red in the sun. Sticky dew captures insects. It forms a large insect-catching bush. Best grown in 50/50 peat moss and sand. Also grows well in standing water. Water daily.
Drosera binata v. multifida fa. extrema
Drosera burmannii
Perennial Carnivore
Easy to grow. Soil soil moist, doesn’t need a lot of humidity. Not heat-tolerant (keep below about 85F). Dies back in winter if outside and produce new seedlings in spring. Will stay green through the winter indoors.
Drosera burmannii “Red”
Drosera callistos fa. “Brookton”
Drosera capensis
Perennial Carnivore
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.
Drosera capensis “Alba”
Perennial Carnivore
White 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.
Drosera capensis “Red”
Perennial Carnivore
Leaves turn bright red with enough light, 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.
Drosera coccicaulis “Alba”
Drosera dichotoma
D. binata v. dichotoma
Drosera dichrosepala X enodes
Perennial Carnivore
Rare, with tiny spoon-shaped leaves covered with sticky hairs which capture and digest insects. Can go dormant in hot dry summer.