Carnivorous Plants

Carnivorous plants are a fun and unique group of plants that we carry.

Carnivorous plants are a groups of plants which have adapted to get their nutrients from bugs, and sometimes even small animals. There are many different types, each with their own unique way. Below are some of the varieties we carry along with their care.

Venus Flytrap (Dionaea Muscipula)

Sundew (Drosera)

Trumpet Pitcher (Sarracenia)

There are many different varieties of Venus Flytraps
Distilled water, rainwater or Reverse Osmoses (R.O.) water only.
Moist, but not soggy.
Likes humidity, a pebble tray will help.
At least 6 hours of sunlight. Mouth should have a pink or red color, if it is green, it may need more light.
Catches bugs when they touch small hairs in the mouth of a trap. The plant will snap shut and trap whatever is inside.
Can go 1-2 months without eating, or longer with proper lighting.
Never feed meat. You can feed it insects 1/3 of the size of the trap.
Use a low or no nutrient soil. An equal mix of Sphagnum moss, peat moss, and perlite is great.
Goes dormant for winter if outside.

There are many different species of Sundews, with different leaves. The care requirements are similar between all kinds, but it is still recommended to research your specific plant.
Distilled water, rainwater or Reverse Osmoses (R.O.) water only.
Keep soil moist at all times.
Likes humidity, a pebble try will help.
At least 14 hours of light.
Produces a sticky enzyme on the ends of small stalks on each leaf. The leaf will curl around larger bugs to keep them trapped.
No need to hand feed! Sundews will catch small gnats and the occasional larger bug
Use a low or no nutrient soil. An equal mix of Sphagnum moss, peat moss, and perlite is great.

There are many different species of Sarracenia, with different leaves. The care requirements are similar between all kinds, but it is still recommended to research your specific plant.
Distilled water, rainwater or Reverse Osmoses (R.O.) water only.
Keep soil moist at all times. The pot can sit in a dish of shallow water.
Try to avoid getting water inside the traps.
At least 6 hours of light.
Produces a sweet smelling, slick nectar around the lip of the plant. Bugs will slip and fall inside.
Never feed meat. You can use tweezers to drop small insects inside the pitchers. You can also use freeze-dried mealworms.
Use a low or no nutrient soil. An equal mix of Sphagnum moss, peat moss, and perlite is great.
Goes dormant for winter if outside.

Nepenthes (Pitcher Plant)

There are many different species of Nepenthes, with different looks. The care requirements are similar between all kinds, but it is still recommended to research your specific plant.
Distilled water, rainwater or Reverse Osmoses (R.O.) water only.
Keep soil moist at all times, but not soggy
Try to avoid getting water inside the traps.
Do not refill empty pitchers with water. They produce their own enzyme, and water will dilute it.
At least 6 hours of light. No direct sunlight.
Produces a sweet smelling, slick nectar around the lip of the plant. Bugs will slip and fall inside.
Never feed meat. You can use tweezers to drop small insects inside the pitchers. You can also use freeze-dried mealworms.
Use a low or no nutrient soil. An equal mix of Sphagnum moss, peat moss, and perlite is great.

Butterwort (Pinguicula)

There are many different species of Pinguicula, with different looks. The care requirements are similar between all kinds, but it is still recommended to research your specific plant.
Distilled water, rainwater or Reverse Osmoses (R.O.) water only.
Keep soil moist at all times, but not soggy
Try to avoid getting water in the crown of the plant.
Likes humidity, use a pebble tray.
At least 6 hours of light. No direct sunlight.
Has very sticky leaves that traps insects
No need to hand feed! Butterworts will catch gnats and other small bugs.
Use a low or no nutrient soil. An equal mix of Sphagnum moss, peat moss, and perlite is great.

As stated above, carnivorous plants have adapted to thrive in lower-nutrient areas. Because of this, they have different water and soil requirements than normal houseplants. Any excess nutrients is harmful to them.

Carnivorous plants cannot handle tap water, as the minerals would harm them. Distilled water or Reverse Osmoses (R.O.) water is what is recommended for best results. Rainwater can be used, however be caution of pollutants.

We also sell carnivorous soil made in-house. Much like their water, carnivorous plants cannot handle regular potting soil. It has too many nutrients in it, and it would cause the plants to burn. Our soil mix is very low nutrient and perfect for them.

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Carnivorous Plants