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.
Bog
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 “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 “Dork’s Pink”
D. callistos x D. lasiantha
Mounds of pink traps and pale pink flowers.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
Drosera 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.
Drosera graminifolia
Perennial Carnivore
Leaf tips curl around insects. Prefers direct sunlight, but not too hot. Clip dead leaves to stimulate more growth. Will grow under fluorescent lights. Doesn’t require winter dormant period.
Drosera helodes
Perennial Carnivore
Tiny spoon-shaped leaves forming small rosettes are covered with long sticky hairs which capture and digest insects. Prefers moderate temperatures. If grown outside can experience a summer dormancy.
Drosera leucoblasta
Pygmy Sundew with tiny sticky red rosettes, large orange flowers.
Drosera spatulata
Perennial Carnivore
Round spoon-shaped leaves are covered with sticky hairs which capture and digest insects. Thrives in hot and humid conditions, but can be grown outside.
Pinguicula “Aphrodite”
P. agnate x moctezumae
Long narrow leaves form a pointy tip. Fast growing, bright pink flowers.
Pinguicula “Titan”
Hybrid species, Evergreen Carnivore
Sticky leaves trap bugs like flypaper, digest insects within 24 hours. Stays green in winter, indoor or outdoor. Do not water over the leaves.
Pinguicula laueana X emarginata
Carnivorous plant best grown in indirect light or part sun with high humidity. Keep soil wet in summer abd dry in winter.
Pinguicula moctezumae
Carnivore
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.
Pinguicula moranensis x gypsicola
Narrow succulent leaves for a sticky rosette. Generally catch ants.
Pinguicula primuliflora
Evergreen Carnivore
Attractive rosettes. Sticky leaves trap bugs like flypaper. Pale purple trumpet-shaped flowers. Stays green in winter, indoor or outdoor. Do not water over the leaves.
Sarracenia “Abandoned Hope”
S. purpurea ssp. venosa v. burkii X S. flava
Perennial Carnivore
Very attractive large pitchers with strong veining. Dormant in winter. Keep moist.