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What our customers have to say:
from 2051 reviewsMy two plants came in a cardboard box with the roots in a soaked paper towel which sounds bad but I couldn't be more impressed with the care this company puts into shipping and if these plants fail its my fault 100%. Will be ordering more plants from here in the future.

It took about 2-3 weeks for the seeds to arrive (SW US). When I opened my packet of seeds, there is AT LEAST x3-4 the amount of seed advertised.
I put the packet in the fridge, while awaiting the arrival of coconut coir. One week later, I potted them up in coir/sphagnum moss on 8th April.
I wetted the growing media with distilled water, put the pot in a tray of disilled water and placed everything into a large ziploc bag, and sealed it. I placed them under my growlights (Barrina T5, 6500k, 20W x6; approx 5-6" away from bulb). I ignored them, and on 25th April, I noticed a heap has sprouted already. They're approx 1mm in size, right now, and I look forward to watching them grow.
Thanks so much for great service and for providing us with quality, viable seed. Thanks to your company, I have the pleasure of keeping these lovely plants again!

On one of my FB plant groups, someone posted about their Rebecca Soper. I knew I had to order one, and decided to buy one from here. My expectations were blown away. Absolutely gorgeous with lots of pitchers and healthy growth. Wrapped with care 💜

I received my package quickly and without issues. the plants came well protected and healthy.
These plants have been in the terrarium I set up for them using the soil I also purchased through this site. They are beautiful and thriving.

The plant quality coming out of the Carnivorous Plant Nursery has been stellar the last couple seasons. I bought a bare-root, dormant, medium sized psittacina, knowing it wouldn’t look it’s best. The plant arrived perfectly packaged, and was so much nicer than the price I paid. Looking forward to this seasons show!

I bought a small dormant plant, and it shipped with a nice small pitcher from last year’s growth. The best looking Sarracenia in my collection come from the Carnivorous Plant Nursery. I can’t wait to see how these look after a few seasons.

Arrived in stellar condition and acclimated quickly. Stunning specimen. Top-notch packaging.

After buying carnivorous plants from CPN, I finally wanted to try growing my own from seed! Frankly, I was shocked by how tiny these seeds were and was unsure of what I was doing. Thankfully, I had the CPN team to fall back on. They were a big help, gave me all the info I needed - most of which is on the CPN website - and encouraged me to keep going. I can't wait to show everyone my results! But even if I mess up and have to start over - seeds are challenging, right? - CPN is rooting for me and will help me get it right. Thanks, gang!

Plant arrived beautiful and in near perfect condition! I’ve ordered from carnivorous plant nursery multiple times and am always more than satisfied! I’ve got another order on the way and can’t wait to order even more plants in the future!

First time ordering any plant online - the two medium potted Nepenthes arrived packaged very securely with a heat pack. The plants themselves were in great shape and even had several developing pitchers. After seeing the conditions of the plants I placed another order this time for a med potted Nep x gaya. Also love the wealth of information across their website. Will definitely recommend to friends and family!

Just got my Heliamphora and it looks beautiful and healthy. Another excellent specimen from Carnivorous Plant Nursery. Very happy with my purchase.

Just received the Cephalotus and can say that it's a beauty. Very fast shipping and very carefully packaged. This is my second purchase, and will most definitely purchase again from you. Thank you.

Knowing how tricky Lady Slipper Orchids are to grow I was amazed to see shoots poking through the soil just 8 days after the rhizomes were planted. Incredible results!

i’ve come to expect prompt shipping, careful packing, and large, healthy plants from CPN, and this was no exception. Thank you!

The pitcher that kept on giving. Purchased a young plant and was given a great show all the way up until fall.
Fingers crossed this lady come back in zone 7

Plant Collections - Sets for beginners & advanced hobbyists alike:

Starter Set
Contains 3 plants: Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia sp.) Sundew (Drosera sp.) Ease to Grow: Easy!Soil: All-Purpose ...
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Bog Planter Set
5 carnivorous plants, one each of the following: Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia sp.) Sundew (Drosera sp.) Butterw...
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Venus Flytrap Set 1
Contains 3 of the most popular cultivars: Typical Akai Ryu Dentate This introductory collection of Venus Flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) includes t...
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Sundew Set 1 Mix
Contains 6 plants selected from: Bird's Nest Sundew (D. intermedia.) Cape Sundew (D. capensis.) Thread-Leafed Sundew (D. filiformis) Round Leaf ...
View full detailsSupplies - Pots, Soil & Tools:

All-Purpose Soil Mix
Premium Carnivorous Plant Soil All-Purpose Mix This is a general-use medium, suitable for all carnivorous and bog plants. It is a professional, cus...
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Lower Bog Soil Mix
Premium Carnivorous Plant Soil Lower Bog Mix This is an ideal medium, specifically formulated for carnivorous plants that prefer wetter bog conditi...
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Nepenthes Soil Mix
This Nepenthes growing medium is specifically formulated and ideal for Nepenthes and other carnivorous plants that prefer well drained soil. Our Ne...
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Upper Bog Soil Mix
Premium Carnivorous Plant Soil Upper Bog Mix This is an ideal medium, specifically formulated for carnivorous plants that prefer drier bog conditio...
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Stratification Sand
Stratification Sand Plants that go dormant in the Winter require their seeds to experience a cold, damp resting period, known as "stratification." ...
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Venus Flytrap Seeds
Ease to Grow: ModerateDormancy: SuggestedNative Range: Cape Fear River Basin, North and South CarolinaZones: 6-9 (5-10) Our seeds are from open pol...
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Carnivorous Plant Mix Seeds
Ease to Grow: ChallengingDormancy: PreferredNative Range: Wetlands of Eastern North AmericaZones: 5-9 (4-10) Buy assorted carnivorous plant seeds s...
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Sarracenia purpurea purpurea Seeds
Ease to Grow: ChallengingDormancy: RecommendedNative Range: Peat Bogs of Eastern and Northern North America.Zones: 2-7 (2-8) The Northern Purple Pi...
View full detailsCompanion Plants - Bog habitats support an array of beautiful and interesting species.
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What our customers have to say:
from 2051 reviewsMy two plants came in a cardboard box with the roots in a soaked paper towel which sounds bad but I couldn't be more impressed with the care this company puts into shipping and if these plants fail its my fault 100%. Will be ordering more plants from here in the future.

It took about 2-3 weeks for the seeds to arrive (SW US). When I opened my packet of seeds, there is AT LEAST x3-4 the amount of seed advertised.
I put the packet in the fridge, while awaiting the arrival of coconut coir. One week later, I potted them up in coir/sphagnum moss on 8th April.
I wetted the growing media with distilled water, put the pot in a tray of disilled water and placed everything into a large ziploc bag, and sealed it. I placed them under my growlights (Barrina T5, 6500k, 20W x6; approx 5-6" away from bulb). I ignored them, and on 25th April, I noticed a heap has sprouted already. They're approx 1mm in size, right now, and I look forward to watching them grow.
Thanks so much for great service and for providing us with quality, viable seed. Thanks to your company, I have the pleasure of keeping these lovely plants again!

On one of my FB plant groups, someone posted about their Rebecca Soper. I knew I had to order one, and decided to buy one from here. My expectations were blown away. Absolutely gorgeous with lots of pitchers and healthy growth. Wrapped with care 💜

I received my package quickly and without issues. the plants came well protected and healthy.
These plants have been in the terrarium I set up for them using the soil I also purchased through this site. They are beautiful and thriving.

The plant quality coming out of the Carnivorous Plant Nursery has been stellar the last couple seasons. I bought a bare-root, dormant, medium sized psittacina, knowing it wouldn’t look it’s best. The plant arrived perfectly packaged, and was so much nicer than the price I paid. Looking forward to this seasons show!

I bought a small dormant plant, and it shipped with a nice small pitcher from last year’s growth. The best looking Sarracenia in my collection come from the Carnivorous Plant Nursery. I can’t wait to see how these look after a few seasons.

Arrived in stellar condition and acclimated quickly. Stunning specimen. Top-notch packaging.

After buying carnivorous plants from CPN, I finally wanted to try growing my own from seed! Frankly, I was shocked by how tiny these seeds were and was unsure of what I was doing. Thankfully, I had the CPN team to fall back on. They were a big help, gave me all the info I needed - most of which is on the CPN website - and encouraged me to keep going. I can't wait to show everyone my results! But even if I mess up and have to start over - seeds are challenging, right? - CPN is rooting for me and will help me get it right. Thanks, gang!

Plant arrived beautiful and in near perfect condition! I’ve ordered from carnivorous plant nursery multiple times and am always more than satisfied! I’ve got another order on the way and can’t wait to order even more plants in the future!

First time ordering any plant online - the two medium potted Nepenthes arrived packaged very securely with a heat pack. The plants themselves were in great shape and even had several developing pitchers. After seeing the conditions of the plants I placed another order this time for a med potted Nep x gaya. Also love the wealth of information across their website. Will definitely recommend to friends and family!

Just got my Heliamphora and it looks beautiful and healthy. Another excellent specimen from Carnivorous Plant Nursery. Very happy with my purchase.

Just received the Cephalotus and can say that it's a beauty. Very fast shipping and very carefully packaged. This is my second purchase, and will most definitely purchase again from you. Thank you.

Knowing how tricky Lady Slipper Orchids are to grow I was amazed to see shoots poking through the soil just 8 days after the rhizomes were planted. Incredible results!

i’ve come to expect prompt shipping, careful packing, and large, healthy plants from CPN, and this was no exception. Thank you!

The pitcher that kept on giving. Purchased a young plant and was given a great show all the way up until fall.
Fingers crossed this lady come back in zone 7
