Few plants capture attention quite like carnivorous plants. With jewel-like traps and insect-catching abilities, they’re some of nature’s most fascinating creations. But while they may look like fantasy, they come with very real (and specific!) care requirements.
At Anna’s, we’re excited to carry a carefully curated selection of carnivorous plants, including Drosera Aliciae, Drosera Capensis (Cape Sundew), Drosera Capensis ‘Merry-Go-Round,’ Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa, and Sarracenia Farnhamii Maroon. Each one is a living marvel—but only if you can meet their needs.
Drosera Aliciae (Alicia’s Sundew)
This compact sundew forms a neat rosette of spoon-shaped leaves covered in sparkling, sticky tentacles. The dew-like droplets are actually traps for insects, which the plant slowly curls around to digest. A charming and mesmerizing variety, it stays low and is well-suited to terrariums or bright windowsills.
Drosera Capensis (Cape Sundew)
One of the most popular and widely grown sundews, Drosera Capensis, features long, narrow leaves lined with glistening red tentacles. Hardy (for a carnivorous plant) and fast-growing, it’s known for catching everything from fruit flies to gnats with ease. When healthy, it often rewards growers with delicate pink flowers.
Drosera Capensis ‘Merry-Go-Round’
This playful variety of Cape Sundew gets its name from the circular, radiating pattern of its leaves—like a botanical carousel. Each leaf shines with red-tipped tentacles, creating a dazzling, symmetrical display. It’s just as hungry as the standard Cape Sundew but stands out with its distinctive shape and growth habit.
Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa (Purple Pitcher Plant)
Compact, richly veined, and dramatic, this North American native forms squat, open pitchers that lure insects with nectar before trapping them inside. Its purple-green coloring deepens in strong light, making it a striking focal point in any carnivorous collection. Outdoors, it tolerates cooler climates, while indoors it requires very bright light.
Care for Carnivorous Plants
- Water: Use distilled, reverse-osmosis, or rainwater only. Tap or bottled water will damage them.
- Soil: A mix of peat moss and sand/perlite—never regular potting soil.
- Light: Sundews thrive in bright indirect light, while pitcher plants prefer full sun. Indoors, grow lights are often essential.
- Humidity: Many sundews appreciate higher humidity, while Sarracenia are a bit more tolerant.
- Feeding: Outdoors, they’ll catch their own meals. Indoors, you can offer small insects—never fertilizer.
Pssst - When Anna's Club Members shop Carnivorous Plants (from Wednesday, October 1st - October 8th) at the garden centre, they'll receive 20% OFF!
