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Here I’ve compiled
a list of 8 carnivorous plants that are just as good as venus flytraps. Flytrap’s
are arguably the most popular carnivorous plants, but if you’re looking for a
more diverse collection, keep reading!
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Photo by @kentuckynepenthes
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1) Pitcher
plant
One of the
easiest to grow, with an appetite for ‘bugs’! There are 5 types (genera) with
many species. They look like tubes or vases and you can find a range of colours
to choose from.
Find some
here:
From Etsy, £8.50
From Thompson and Morgan, £12.39
From Wacks Wicked Plants, £9+
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Photo by hantsflytrap
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2) Sundew
Around 200
species and found naturally on all continents, except Antarctica. Sticky
‘raindrops’ on leaves are what trap and glues their prey. Make sure you read up
on care as it varies between species.
Find some
here:
From Etsy, £5
From Triffid Nurseries, £4+
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Photo by Avery on cpukforum
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3) Butterwort
Butterworts
are my favourite on this list, I love the succulent-like rosette shape. They
are also known as flypaper traps due to their sticky leaves.
Find some
here:
From Triffid Nurseries, £25From Wacks WickedPlants, £5+
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4) Bladderwort
These
plants can live in water and trap their prey with bladder-like organs that grow
on their roots. They are a popular choice due to their beautiful flowers.
Find some
here:
From Triffid Nurseries, £2.50+
From Ebay, £12
From Wetland Plants, £4
From Wacks Wicked Plants, £5+
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Photo via carnivorousplants
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5) Drosophyllum
Popular
with collectors as it is the only species in the genus. It is difficult to grow
and maintain as it germinates slowly, is prone to root rot, and can die if
there is root disturbance.
Find some
here:
From Triffid Nurseries, £2.80+
From Etsy, £7.17 (ships from Israel)
From Ebay, £4.99
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Photo by Denis Barthel
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6) Byblis
There are 6
species in this genus and they are commonly called ‘rainbow plants’. They have
long, thin stems with glands similar (in appearance) to sundews.
Find some
here:
From Triffid Nurseries, £2+
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Photo by Denis Barthel
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7) Genlisea
Also known
as cocksrew plants. There are around 30 species and they grow in semi-aquatic
conditions. They capture their prey with underground leaves. What you see above
soil are their leaf-like stems.
Find some
here:
From Hewis Cooper Carnivourous Plants, £10
From Carnivorous Plant Nursery, $28.95 USD
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Photo by Barry Rice
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8) Aldrovanda
They grow
above water and float around – with no roots! Their snap closure is similar to
venus flytraps as they snap when prey triggers the small hairs inside.
Find some
here:
From Pitcher Plant (.org), $5 USD
I hope you
enjoyed this post, let me know if you have started to build your own
carnivorous plant collection!
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Thank you for taking the time to read my blog, Nate
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