Carnivorous Plant Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia of popular carnivorous plants with care guides, trapping mechanisms, and cultivation tips.
Featured Carnivorous Plant
Showing 36 of 80 species(25–36)
© No machine-readable author provided. NoahElhardt assumed (based on copyright claims). / CC BY-SA 3.0Sarracenia Rubra
Sarracenia rubra
A small reddish Sarracenia that attracts insects with sweet scent, many varieties exist.
© Noah Elhardt / CC BY 2.5Utricularia Alpina
Utricularia alpina
An epiphytic bladderwort from Central/South American highlands with large white flowers, growing on trees like orchids.
© Petr Dlouhý / CC BY-SA 3.0Utricularia Calycifida
Utricularia calycifida
A South American epiphytic bladderwort with beautiful large purple flowers, ideal for terrariums.
© fischermans / Public domainUtricularia Graminifolia
Utricularia graminifolia
A bladderwort also popular as aquatic plant, forming green carpet for aquarium foreground.
© No machine-readable author provided. Denis Barthel assumed (based on copyright claims). / CC BY-SA 3.0Utricularia Reniformis
Utricularia reniformis
A South American epiphytic bladderwort with large kidney-shaped leaves and purple flowers.
© Noah Elhardt / CC BY-SA 2.5Venus Flytrap
Dionaea muscipula
The world's most famous carnivorous plant. Clam-like leaves snap shut in 0.1 seconds to capture insects. Native only to Eastern US wetlands. Requires winter dormancy.
Venus Flytrap B52
Dionaea muscipula
A Venus Flytrap cultivar with one of the largest traps, named after the B-52 bomber for its size.
Venus Flytrap Big Mouth
Dionaea muscipula
A cultivar forming very large traps, with leaves that can exceed 5cm.
Venus Flytrap Dentate
Dionaea muscipula
A cultivar with triangular pointed trap teeth, giving a more powerful impression than typical thin teeth.
Venus Flytrap Green Dragon
Dionaea muscipula
A rare cultivar with green trap interiors, giving a refreshing look unlike typical red traps.
Venus Flytrap King Henry
Dionaea muscipula
A Venus Flytrap cultivar with tall upright traps giving a kingly, powerful appearance.
Venus Flytrap Red Dragon
Dionaea muscipula
A popular Venus Flytrap cultivar that turns deep red, more vivid under strong light.
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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.