Will Venus Flytrap 'Dente' Seedlings Inherit the Toothed Trait?

Question: If my Dente flytrap flowers and self-pollinates, will seedlings have the same teeth? Answer: It depends on whether the trait is dominant or recessive—unknown at this time. Could be single or multiple genes. At

Identifying a Long-Term Butterwort as Pinguicula moranensis

Question: Ive grown this butterwort for years, lost the name. Suspect P. moranensis. Can you ID from photo? Answer: Yes, its Pinguicula moranensis (leaf shape and flower). Its vigorous and produces many plantlets. One c

Misting a Greenhouse with Tap Water: Pros, Cons, and Alternatives

Question: Can I mist a greenhouse (orchids, Nepenthes, sensitive plants) with tap water for cooling? What if mist isnt directly on plants? Answer: Misting cools well in low humidity. In high humidity, increase airflow fo

Nepenthes Leaf Touching Window & Finding Sarracenia 'Hurricane Creek White'

Question: 1) Is it harmful if N. ventrata leaves touch a west/southwest window? 2) Where can I buy S. leucophylla Hurricane Creek White? Answer: 1) Touching the window may cause localized leaf burn, but its better than i

Customer Success Story: Bog Garden Thrives Through Winter

Comment: Thank you! My four plants survived winter outdoors in a bog garden and bloomed—nobody told me carnivorous plants flower! Ive added more this year. Response: Youre welcome! Growing carnivorous plants is addictive

Sun Damage on Nepenthes 'Ventrata' After Moving Outdoors

Question: My Nepenthes Ventrata developed red, dying centers on older leaves after a heat wave (93°F). New growth looks healthy. Is this sun damage? Answer: Yes, older leaves show sunburn first during acclimation. Since

Carnivorous Plant Recommendations for a Bingen, Washington Garden

Question: I live in Bingen, WA (cool, wet spring; slugs, sowbugs, earwigs). Which carnivorous plants will thrive in my garden? Answer: With full sun, you can grow any North American species. Were in Eagle Creek, OR and g

Do You Need to Feed Venus Flytraps? The Answer Might Surprise You

Question: I fed my flytrap a fly and the trap turned black. Why? Also, what should I feed it in Texas if wax worms arent available? Answer: You dont need to feed Venus flytraps. Insects only provide building blocks for n

Age and Size of Sarracenia Northwest's Cobra Plants

Question: How old are your small cobra plants? (All plants from you are thriving!) Answer: Thanks! Our cobra plants (Darlingtonia) were divided from mother plants this spring, so theyre in their first year of division. S

Repotting Sundews Immediately After Arrival

Question: Can I repot two potted sundews into a larger bog pot right after receiving them? Answer: Yes, repot immediately. Minimize root disturbance by keeping original soil around roots. Use a 1:1 peat moss and perlite

Growing Nepenthes alata x ventricosa on a Chicago Porch

Question: I have a new N. alata x alata x ventricosa hanging on a NW-facing porch in Chicago (bright light all day, 3–4 hours direct sun). Will this work? Answer: Yes, that lighting is excellent. With current warmth and

Identifying a Dormant Butterwort: Likely the 'Titan' Hybrid

Question: I cant remember which butterwort this is. Its currently dormant. Purchased from you years ago. Answer: Butterworts need non-dormant leaves and flowers for precise ID. Since you bought it from us, its likely th

Nepenthes gymnamphora Care: Light, Humidity, and Temperature

Question: What are the ideal light levels, humidity, and temperature for Nepenthes gymnamphora? Answer: Its easier to tailor advice if you describe your current setup. For general guidelines, see the highland Nepenthes c

Growing Nepenthes singalana: Transitioning from Terrarium to Houseplant

Question: I have a Nepenthes singalana (previously thought to be N. sanguinea). Can I grow it in the conditions you described for N. sanguinea (lower humidity, pebble tray, frequent watering)? Answer: N. singalana grows

Carnivorous Plants Native to New Mexico

Question: Do any carnivorous plants grow naturally in New Mexico? Answer: It depends on whether you mean cultivation or native species. For cultivation: Use the Best Plants For You tool at cobraplant.com to match plants

Managing Algae and Moss in Outdoor Bog Gardens

Question: My outdoor bog garden has developed various mosses and a dark green slime (algae) in wet areas. Are any mosses harmful? Is the algae harmful, and how can I control it without constant scraping? Answer: The slim

Identifying Nepenthes ventricosa: Key Features to Look For

Question: Is this plant a Nepenthes ventricosa? Answer: Based on the leaf shape and size, this appears to be N. ventricosa. However, the most definitive way to identify a Nepenthes is by examining its pitchers. The leav

Troubleshooting Nepenthes and Drosera in Portugal: Heat, Humidity, and Soil

A grower in Portugal (hot dry summers, cool wet winters) struggles with two plants: a Nepenthes ventricosa that stopped pitchering after winter, and a Drosera aliciae losing dew and showing leaf burn. Nepenthes ventrico

Controlling Algae in Sarracenia Water Trays: Safe Methods

Thick, smelly algae in Sarracenia water trays is a common nuisance. Two experts from Sarracenia Northwest offer a stepwise approach that protects your pitcher plants. For Algae on the Soil Surface Use a quaternary ammon

Nepenthes Ventrata Pitchers Shriveling After Shipping: Acclimation Explained

A new Nepenthes ventrata owner in San Diego reported that five of six pitchers began shriveling within days of arrival, though the leaves and side shoots looked healthy. The plant was kept in its original long-fiber spha