Carnivorous Plant Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia of popular carnivorous plants with care guides, trapping mechanisms, and cultivation tips.
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© Gabriele Zoppoli / CC BY-SA 4.0Venus Flytrap Alien
Dionaea muscipula 'Alien'
A mutant Venus flytrap whose traps are strongly arched and fused at the tip, so they never close fully. Its short teeth carry small wings. A French-registered cultivar named after the head of the creature in the film 'Alien'.
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Venus Flytrap Jaws
Dionaea muscipula 'Jaws'
A Venus flytrap whose marginal teeth are reduced to short triangles, so half-closed traps look like a shark's jaws. The traps are also large and well coloured. Bred and selected in the USA and registered with the ICPS in 2002.
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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.