Found 23 product(s) for CARNIVOROUS PLANTS (1-20 of 23)
CARNIVOROUS PLANTS Carnivorous Plants derive some or most of their nutrients by trapping and consuming small animals. They can be successfully grown under artificial lighting. Require high light levels on or near a windowsill except for tropical pitcher plants.
Pinguicula moctezumae. Beautiful small plant with long slender strap-like pale green mucilage-secreting leaves. Native to Mexico The sticky leaves trap insects, which are then digested. Produces purple flowers throughout most of the year.
Pinguicula Primuliflora.Beautiful small plant with rosettes of pale green mucilage-secreting leaves. The sticky leaves trap insects, which are then digested. Produces an abundance of pale purple flowers.
Dionea muscipula Has hinged leaves with stiff margined spines and 3 or 4 sensitive hairs in the center of each lobe. When an insect touches the hairs, the hinge mechanism is triggered, and the leaves close quite rapidly, trapping the insect. Grow this in a terrarium or in a cool greenhouse or in a bog garden.
Dioneaea muscipula Unique cupped traps. Differs from the usual fly trap which has flat traps. Has hinged leaves with stiff margined spines and 3 or 4 sensitive hairs in the center of each lobe. When an insect touches the hairs, the hinge mechanism is triggered, and the leaves close quite rapidly, trapping the insect. Grow this in a terrarium or in a cool greenhouse or in a bog garden.
Dionea muscipula 'Dente'. Dente or dentate form has unique saw or tooth like edges on the trap margins. Has hinged leaves with 3 or 4 sensitive hairs in the center of each lobe. When an insect touches the hairs, the hinge mechanism is triggered, and the leaves close quite rapidly, trapping the insect. Grow this in a terrarium or in a cool greenhouse or in a bog garden.
This pitcher plant has a unique ruffled hood that covers most of the pitcher opening. Very dramatic with colorful red veins and pink colors dominating the appearance of the hood.
One of the most sought-after pitcher plants, it has a unique ruffled hood that covers most of the pitcher opening. Very striking white coloring with red veins on and near hood.
Very striking short pitcher plant with rounded hoods having slight openings. The pitchers have red veins which enclose white markings. The low-lying angular leaves form a basal rosette.
Nepenthes Lantern alata. (N. Rebecca Soper?) This beautiful nepenthes has long burgundy/olive- colored leaves and dark red traps. This may actually be Nepenthes 'Rebecca Soper'. It is a gorgeous plant that appears to be quite easy to grow and give great results.
Nepenthes X Miranda. One of the easiest of nepenthes. Great for beginners. Adapts to a wide growing environment. Does well either treated as a lowlander or highlander. Hybrid. Has long leaves which cascade over the pot or hanging planter. Grows as a climbing or scrambling vine.