Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions and answers often asked of Carnivorous Plant Nursery.
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Carnivorous Plant Information
Uses of Carnivorous Plants
Carnivorous Plants are used in a variety of folk preparations and medicines.
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Suggestions for Carnivorous Plants to Grow
Here's a simple guide to select which carnivorous plants to grow.
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Types of Carnivorous Plants
Carnivorous plants can be group by their method of trapping: active, semi-active, passive.
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Sizes of Our Carnivorous Plants
Descriptions of the various sizes of carnivorous plants offered by Carnivorous Plant Nursery.
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Quasi Carnivorous Plants
In order for a plant to be considered carnivorous, it must 1) attract prey, 2) capture prey, and 3) digest the prey. Many plants are able to do the first two criteria, but few actually do all three. Some fall into a gray area and are considered quasi or semi carnivorous.
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Plant Hardiness Zones
Carnivorous Plants are native to a wide variety of climates and Plant Hardiness Zones.
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Conservation and Protection
Worldwide, there is an ever increasing danger of the reduction and loss of Carnivorous Plants. Most of these threats are from human encroachment upon the habitats of Carnivorous Plants, which are often slow-growing plants.
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Carnivorous Plants on Money and Stamps
Carnivorous plants have occurred on a number of coins and stamps worldwide.
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Carnivorous Plants in Culture and Media
Every now and then, it is possible to see carnivorous plants or their likeness as part of our daily lives.
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Carnivorous Plant Scientific Classification
Here is a description of the scientific classification of carnivorous plants with several examples.
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Carnivorous Plant Hybrids
Carnivorous Plant hybrids are crosses between two different species. For example Sarracenia purpurea x Sarracenia flava creates the hybrid Sarracenia catesbaei, common name: Cate's Pitcher Plant. Crosses can occur naturally or artificially, by selecting desired characteristics.
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