Carnivorous Plants Carnivorous Plants
Light. Can be successfully grown under artificial lighting. Require high light levels except for tropical pitcher plants.
Examples of Light Levels. (When windows receive full sun. Plants should not receive direct sun at midday unless specified.)
Low = 1,200-2,000 ft. candles. East window, 1 ft. from west window, 2 ft. from south window.
Medium = 2,000-3,000 ft. candles. West window, 1 ft. from south window.
High = 3,000 plus ft. candles. South window.
WAS $5.95 Outstanding plant with unusual camouflage variegation. Big dark green leaves marbled with lighter green. Does very well in wet situations. Also does well in a medium (2-3) gallon container.
WAS $5.95 This plant is very desirable where a quick-growing dark background is desirable. Provides a stunning backdrop for lighter colored plants. The leaves of this Colocasia start out as plum/maroon color and with age darken to a dark purple / black.
WAS $5.95 Attention getting for good reason. Contrasting black and green splotched leaves make a camouflage effect matched with light green stems streaked with dark purple that fade up to pink. Grows 4-6 feet tall. Zone 7b-11
Price: $3.95
Elephant Ears Elephant Ears come in many varieties and create a tropical look anywhere.