Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Characteristics
Carnivorous Insectivore
Growth Habit
Rosette
Bloom Season
Summer
Flavour Profile
None
Suitable for
Both
Seed Type
Exotic Mix
Plant Type
Carnivorous
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
None
Plant Height
6-12in
Light Requirement
Bright Indirect
Water Needs
High
Hardiness Zones
8-11
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
4in
Planting Depth
Surface
Growing Conditions
Bog Humid
Frequently Asked Questions
Since this mix includes pitchers, sundews, and flytraps, do they all need the same care?
Since this mix includes pitchers, sundews, and flytraps, do they all need the same care?
Not exactly. Pitcher plants, sundews, and flytraps can have differing light and humidity preferences, so some individual adjustment may be needed as seedlings mature and are identified.
Since it's a "mystery mix," will I know which species I'm growing?
Since it's a "mystery mix," will I know which species I'm growing?
Not immediately. Seeds aren't sold pre-identified by species, so the specific carnivorous plants in your pack become clear as seedlings develop distinguishing traps.
Is this mix appropriate for kids to grow as an educational project?
Is this mix appropriate for kids to grow as an educational project?
Yes, carnivorous plants are commonly used for classroom or home educational projects, though adult supervision around soil, spray bottles, and humidity domes is still a good idea for younger children.
How long before these plants are large enough to visibly trap insects?
How long before these plants are large enough to visibly trap insects?
As slow-growing perennials, it can take a considerable amount of time, often much of the first year, before traps are large enough to catch and hold insects reliably.
Can pitcher plants, sundews, and flytraps all thrive together in one terrarium?
Can pitcher plants, sundews, and flytraps all thrive together in one terrarium?
They can often coexist reasonably well in a shared humid terrarium, though pitcher plants in the mix may eventually need brighter light than the others as they mature.
What's the difference between the trap types included in this mix?
What's the difference between the trap types included in this mix?
The mix can include sticky "flypaper" traps (sundews), fast-closing snap traps (flytraps), and passive pitfall traps that lure insects into a slippery tube (pitcher plants), each capturing prey in a different way.