Carnivorous Plant Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia of popular carnivorous plants with care guides, trapping mechanisms, and cultivation tips.
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© Aaron May ( Sundewman at en.wikipedia ) / CC BY-SA 3.0Drosera Adelae
Drosera adelae
An Australian sundew preferring partial shade with long lance-shaped leaves.
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© Polypompholyx at English Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0Drosera Aliciae
Drosera aliciae
A South African rosette sundew with beautiful symmetrical form, a top beginner species.
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© No machine-readable author provided. NoahElhardt assumed (based on copyright claims). / CC BY-SA 2.5Drosera Binata
Drosera binata
A sundew with uniquely forked leaves, large and impressive, very hardy.
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© Vinayaraj / CC BY-SA 4.0Drosera Burmannii
Drosera burmannii
A sundew that captures insects very quickly, curling leaves in seconds. Sometimes annual.
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© NoahElhardt / CC BY-SA 3.0Drosera Capensis
Drosera capensis
A hardy sundew from South Africa with beautiful glistening sticky leaves, perfect for beginners.
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© Mgiganteus / CC BY-SA 3.0Drosera Spatulata
Drosera spatulata
A spatula-leaved sundew native to Japan, forming cute rosettes.
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Carnivorous Plant FAQ
- How much do carnivorous plants cost?
- Venus Flytraps cost 500-2,000 yen, Nepenthes 1,000-10,000 yen, and rare highland Nepenthes can exceed tens of thousands of yen depending on species and size.
- Can beginners grow carnivorous plants?
- Venus Flytraps, Sundews, and Sarracenia are relatively easy and beginner-friendly. Keep them in a tray of water for humidity and place in a sunny spot.
- How long do carnivorous plants live?
- Venus Flytraps can live 10+ years with proper care, and Sarracenia are similarly long-lived. Nepenthes can grow for decades in the right conditions, getting progressively larger.
- What should I check when buying carnivorous plants?
- Check that leaves and traps are healthy with no root rot. For Nepenthes, choose specimens with pitchers. Avoid sudden environment changes after purchase and acclimate gradually.
- Do I need to feed insects to carnivorous plants?
- They grow fine through photosynthesis alone without feeding. Insects are supplemental nutrition and don't need to be force-fed. Outdoor plants catch bugs naturally, which is fun to observe.