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The Venus Flytrap
Complete Care Guide

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I'm writing profiles of all the carnivorous plants in my collection, starting with my 200+ Nepenthes tropical pitcher plants. Each profile includes botanical history, growing tips, photos, conservation status, availability, and more. Here are my most recent profiles:

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  Nepenthes attenboroughii

  Nepenthes attenboroughii is a recently discovered species from Palawan. It's famous for its huge bell-shaped pitchers that can trap small mammals. Read more.

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  Nepenthes lowii x ventricosa

  Also known as N. × briggsiana, this vigorous hybrid combines N. ventricosa's ease of growth with N. lowii's distinctive pitcher features. Read more.

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  Nepenthes peltata

  Nepenthes peltata is a fascinating Philippine species from Mount Hamiguitan. It's named for its unique peltate tendril insertion and covered in brown hairs. Read more.

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  Nepenthes burbidgeae x lowii

  A rare natural hybrid from Borneo combining N. burbidgeae's tri-colored peristome with N. lowii's pitcher shape and distinctive lid hairs. Read more.

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  Nepenthes villosa

  Nepenthes villosa is a magnificent Bornean species known for its ferocious teeth and dense brown hair. It's notoriously slow and fussy about growing conditions. Read more.

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  Nepenthes hamata x edwardsiana

  One of the best Nepenthes hybrids ever made, combining the teeth of both parents. Features elongated red pitchers that darken to purple-brown. Read more.

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On my blog you'll find grower interviews, cultivation advice, and articles documenting my visits to many world-famous nurseries, private collections, and botanic gardens.

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  New to carnivorous plants? Start here!

  Jul 31, 2022 - Featured

  If you've just returned from the garden centre with your first flytrap, or are looking for an easy-to-grow carnivorous plant as a unusual gift, this is for you! Read more.

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  FAQ: How do Venus flytraps work?

  Jan 29, 2025

  Learn the fascinating mechanics behind how Venus flytraps catch and digest their prey, including their snap-trap mechanism, trigger hairs, and digestive processes. Read more.

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  Now available: Nepenthes Species Identifier V2

  Sep 4, 2024

  It's been almost 4 years since the original Nepenthes Species Identifier launched. I'm pleased to say that the vastly improved version 2 is now ready for release! Read more.

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  California Carnivores Coupon Code: 10% Discount

  Jul 22, 2024

  Any time someone asks where to buy carnivorous plants in the US, I always point them towards California Carnivores. You can get 10% off with code TOMSCARNIVORES. Read more.

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  Why is my pitcher plant dying or turning brown?

  Jul 23, 2023

  If your pitcher plant is declining - leaves turning brown and crispy, growth dying - don't panic. This is a common problem, and one which is easy to diagnose and fix. Read more.

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  Should I let my Venus Flytrap flower?

  May 21, 2023

  If you've spotted a long stem emerging from your flytrap, what should you do with it? Will cutting it off encourage your flytrap to grow more vigorously? Read more.