Many species of carnivorous plants can be grown in the home but they are somewhat more difficult to grow than most house plants as you will need to duplicate the extreme conditions that these plants grow under in the wild and this is not easy. The two most important parameters to consider are light and humidity.

Commonly grown carnivorous plants

Sundew (Drosera spp.). These have rounded, sticky "dew drops"..

Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula). Have leaves shaped like a clam-shell. These close quickly when an insect lands on them. This is a good plant to try growing first if you would like to grow a carnivorous houseplant.

Hardy pitcher plants (Sarracenia  spp.). They have long necks covered by a hood.

Tropical pitcher plants (Nepenthes spp.). These are the most dramatic of all the carnivorous plants. They have large pitchers which hang down from the plant. They need plenty of room and best grown in greenhouses and conservatories.

You can find more about growing many of these plants in our Guide to Carnivorous Plants.

There are numerous other species That can be grown at home and ordered from specialized nurseries. Many of them are listed in this book (which also has useful information on their culture):

P.D'Amato. The Savage Garden. Cultivating Carnivorous Plants.Ten Speed Press, Berkeley, CA 1998.

Courtesy of NYBG Plant Information