About Fly Trap Cultivars

QuestionI have a Flytrap Dente and it has a flower, if i let it pollinate will the seedlings have the same teeth as the parent? AnswerHi Howard, This would entirely depend whether the genes that influence th

help with identification of butterwort

Question unknown buttwort Hello, Sarracenia Northwest Ive been growing this butterwort plant for quiet awhile, perhaps more than several years i suppose. My plant has grown many plantlets over the years and Ive bee

Misting

QuestionWould it be okay to mist a greenhouse containing orchids, nepenthes, and other water sensitive plants with tap water? Just for the purpose of cooling the greenhouse? What if the mist was not directly over th

Sarracenia and Nepenthes question

QuestionHi I live in San Diego Ca, and Have two questions for you. First is regarding my N. Ventrata I have purchased from your nursery. By far a great plant arrive very healthy. I havent changed the pot or anythin

only a thank you note

Questionthank you for send these beautiful plants , I bought 4 last year and they survive the winter season, snow and everything I plant them in a bog garden outside. It was a wonderful surprise wh

Red, dead leaves on Ventrata

QuestionLast month I took my Asian Picture plant (Ventrata) outside. The leaves turn red toward the center and then die. The new leaves are healthy as are the buds. We have recently had a heat wave

garden plants

QuestionI live in Bingen Washington, across the river from Hood River Oregon. We are right on the Cascade divide. I am interested in growing carniverous plants in my garden, but would like some recommendations from

what do feed my venus fly trap ?

Questionhey their i fed my venus fly trap a neguler fly and after a few days the middle of the trap turn black. why does it turn black ? also i live in texas and i dont think we got wax worm so do i feed my venus fl

About YOur Cobra Plants

QuestionHow Old Are YOur Small Cobra Plants In General? By The Way, You Guys Are Awsome. All The Plants I GOt From YOu Are Growing Great By Following Your Instructions. AnswerHi Howard, Thank you for your c

repotting after recieving

QuestionAfter I recieve my order from you(two potted sundews) is it ok to repot them right away into a larger bog pot without hurting the plants?. AnswerHi Scott, Yes you can repot them right away. Just avoi

new pitcher plant

QuestionHi, Just unpacked my new N. alata x alata x vetricosa. I have it hanging on my front porch NW corner. It will receive bright light all day and 3- 4 hours of direct sunlight. I live just so. of Chicago will

What is this Butterwort?

Question Butterwort Hello there. I cannot remember what type of butterwort my plant is and I have been on several forums and asked but I always get mixed answers. I was wondering if you could help me out (especially

n. gymnamphora care

QuestionWhat are the best the best light levels, humidity, and temp. for a nepenthes gymnamphora. Thanks, Jackson AnswerHi Jackson, Itll actually be easier if you describe your set up and current growing condition

singalana

QuestionJacob this is the responce you gave me and I thought I had a sanguinea but its a singalana. Could I still grow this plant in the conditions you described below? Only two Nepenthes come to mind, N. san

New Mexico

QuestionI was talking with a friend of mine in New Mexico, and she doesnt believe that any grow there. Do you know offhand which ones do? AnswerHi John, Im a bit confused about the nature of your question.

algae and moss

QuestionHi Jeff and Jacob My outdoor bog is in its third year and it is really starting to take on that natural look. The sphagnum is forming nice hummocks and the plants are doing well. Being an outdoor

Can you tell me what Nepenthes this is?

Question Ventricosa? Is this a N. Vetricosa? AnswerHi Damon, Did we forget to label your plant?! Based on the leaf shape and size, my guess is that its indeed N. ventricosa. The most definitive method

Problems with Nepenthes & Drosera

QuestionHi! First of all Id like to congratulate you for your website. It has been a great help for me. I live in Portugal. Ive been growing Dionaea for 3 years in my backyard without any problems. Where I live the

Pesky Moss

QuestionQUESTION: I have pesky, thick, gelatinous algae in my water pots. It stinks and is impossible to get rid of. Is there a way to rid my pots of this nuisance with no harm to my sarracenias? ANSWER: Hi Jeff,

N.Ventrata

QuestionHi, I live in San Diego CA, and I had a question regarding my N.Ventrata. I just recently bought my N.Ventrata from your nursery. I was very pleased with the quality of the plant(as I am with every order fro