Caring for Carnivores

**All carnivorous plants should be in pots with drainage holes with aquatic Utricularia and Pinguicula being an exception (always keep Pinguicula moist if in drainless pot).
 
N. bicalcarata (Sipitang, Borneo) AW

NEPENTHES/TROPICAL PITCHER PLANT

-Temperature
Lowland: Mid 70s - High 80s °F
Intermediate: 70s - Mid 80s °F
Highland: 70s - 80s °F (Day), 50s °F (Night)

-Light (12-14HR photo period)
Lowland: Medium
Intermediate: Bright
Highland: Very Bright

-Humidity
For best results 70%>

-Soil/Media
50:50 Long Fiber Sphagnum Moss and Perlite

-Water
Reverse Osmosis or Distilled Water ONLY!

-Dormancy
None

 

 

D. burmanii 'Green'

DROSERA/SUNDEW

-Temperature
40s°- 80s °F
Temperate: 70s - Mid 80s°F (best results outside)
Tropical: Mid 70s - High 80s °F
Tuberous: 30s - High 60s °F

-Light (12-14HR photo period)
Very Bright/Full Sun/Sunny Windowsill
Tuberous: ~8HR photo period during Summer Dormancy if inside

-Humidity
For best results 60%>

-Soil/Media
60:40 Peat Moss and Perlite

-Water
ALWAYS sitting in a tray with at least 2 inches of Reverse Osmosis or Distilled Water ONLY 
Tuberous: Let tray and pot dry out and lightly overhead water once every 2 weeks.

-Dormancy
Temperate: Yes. Winter Dormancy. Triggered by less sunlight and colder temperatures from October to February.
Tropical: None
Tuberous: Yes. Summer Dormancy. Triggered by high temperatures usually in the 90s typically from May to September.

 

P. 'Pirouette'

PINGUICULA/BUTTERWORT

-Temperature
Mexican/Tropical: High 60s - High 80s °F
Temperate: 70s - High 80s °F (best results outside)
Warm Temperate: 70s - High 90s °F

-Light (12-14HR photo period)
Very Bright/Sunny Windowsill

-Humidity
For best results 50%>

-Soil/Media
50:25:25 Peat Moss, Sand, and Perlite

-Water
ALWAYS sitting in a tray with an inch of Reverse Osmosis or Distilled Water ONLY
Mexican/Tropical: Should let dry out a little during the Winter season during their "Winter Succulent" phase

-Dormancy
Mexican/Tropical: "Winter Succulent" phase during the Winter season
Temperate: Yes. Triggered by less sunlight and colder temperatures from October to February.
Warm Temperate: May go dormant in Winter

 

S. 'Lunchbox' x "Hawaiian Ice"

SARRACENIA/AMERICAN PITCHER PLANT

-Temperature
Low 70s - High 80s °F (best results outside)

-Light (12-14HR photo period)
Full Sun

-Humidty
For best results 30%>

-Soil/Media
50:50 Peat Moss and Perlite

-Water
ALWAYS sitting in a tray with at least a few inches of Reverse Osmosis or Distilled Water ONLY

-Dormancy
Yes. Triggered by less sunlight and colder temperatures about 50°-60°F (beginning in Fall if outdoors).

If plant is outside and temperatures fall below 20°F or if the temperature doesn't go below 50°F then put in a cold area like a basement during dormancy period. If you do not have a basement then use the fridge method to induce dormancy:

•cut off pitchers about an inch from rhizome
•clean off roots completely bare
• wrap roots in damp sphagnum moss
• put plant in plastic bag
• put bag in the refrigerator
    *This should be done at the end of October and brought out Mid-February.

     

    Dionaea m. 'Martah's Lips'

    DIONAEA/VENUS FLYTRAP

    -Temperature
    Low 70s - High 80s °F (best results outside) 

    -Light (12-14HR photo period)
    Full Sun

    -Humidty
    For best results 30%>

    -Soil/Media
    50:50 Peat Moss and Perlite

    -Water
    ALWAYS sitting in a tray with at least a few inches of Reverse Osmosis or Distilled Water ONLY

    -Dormancy
    Yes. Triggered by less sunlight and colder temperatures about 50°-60°F (beginning in Fall if outdoors).

    If plant is outside and temperatures fall below 20°F or if the temperature doesn't go below 50°F then put in a cold area like a basement during dormancy period. If you do not have a basement then use the fridge method to induce dormancy:

    •cut off pitchers about an inch from rhizome
    •clean off roots completely bare
    • wrap roots in damp sphagnum moss
    • put plant in plastic bag
    • put bag in the refrigerator
      *This should be done at the end of October and brought out Mid-February.

       

      Cephalotus folicularis, Charles Brewer #6

      CEPHALOTUS/AUSTRALIAN PITCHER PLANT

      -Temperature
      50s - 80s °F

      -Light (12-14HR photo period)
      Very Bright

      -Humidity
      For best results 40%>

      -Soil/Media
      70:30 Sand and Peat Moss

      -Water
      Sitting in a tray with less than an inch of Reverse Osmosis or Distilled Water ONLY
      *Let tray dry for a day before filling up tray again

      -Dormancy
      Not so much in cultivation.

       

      H. minor selection 4 AW

      HELIAMPHORA/SUN PITCHER

      -Temperature
      60s - High 70s °F (Day), 50s °F (Night)

      -Light (12-14HR photo period)
      Very Bright

      -Humidity
      For best results 75%>

      -Soil/Media
      50:50 Long Fiber Sphagnum Moss and Perlite

      -Water
      Sitting in a tray with an inch of Reverse Osmosis or Distilled Water ONLY

      *Let tray dry for a day before filling up tray again

      -Dormancy
      None

       

      Darlingtonia californica

      DARLINGTONIA/COBRA LILY

      -Temperature
      High 60s - 70s °F

      *Warm roots can kill this plant quickly*

      -Light (12-14HR photo period)
      Very Bright/Full Sun

      Morning Sun would be best if outside. Planting in a white pot and/or shading the pot can help reduce root temperature if outside in Full Sun. Partial Shade works best if outside after the Morning Sun has passed.

      -Humidity
      For best results 30%>

      -Soil/Media
      30:70 Long Fiber Sphagnum Moss (or Peat Moss) and Perlite

      -Water
      Always sitting in a tray with at least 2 inches of Reverse Osmosis or Distilled Water ONLY

      *Using refrigerated water can help reduce root temperature.

      -Dormancy
      Yes. Triggered by less sunlight and colder temperatures about 50°-60°F (beginning in Fall if outdoors).

      *If it snows or there is ice in your area during the Winter, put inside on a Sunny Windowsill in it's tray of Reverse Osmosis or Distilled Water ONLY.

       

      U. sandersonii 'Blue'

      UTRICULARIA/BLADDERWORT

      -Temperature

      Terrestrial and Aquatic Species
      60s - 80s °F

      Tropical Species
      Low 70s - High 80s °F

      -Light (12-14HR photo period)

      Terrestrial and Aquatic Species
      Very Bright/Full Sun to Partial Shade

      Tropical Species
      Medium/Partial Shade

      -Humidity

      Terrestrial Species
      For best results 30%>

      Tropical Species
      For best results 70%>

      -Soil/Media

      Terrestrial Species
      70:30 Peat Moss and Perlite or Sand

      Tropical Species
      50:50 Long Fiber Sphagnum Moss and Perlite

      Aquatic Species
      1 cup of Peat Moss mixed with every 1 Gallon of Reverse Osmosis or Distilled Water ONLY

      -Water
      Terrestrial and Tropical Species
      ALWAYS sitting in a tray with at least 2 inches of Reverse Osmosis or Distilled Water ONLY

      -Dormancy
      None