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Florida’s Carnivorous Plants: Understanding, Identifying, and Cultivating the State’s Native Species

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Carnivorous Plant nursery specializing in Nepenthes. We offer quality Venus flytraps, Pitcher Plants, Butterworts and more! Ships throughout the US. 🪰

Nepenthes lowii – Trus Madi – best selected clone: Nepenthes lowii – Trus Madi – best selected clone: BE‑3100. This truly fabulous species has extremely tough purple/green pitchers. It’s a slow grower but highly rewarding, with contrasting upper and lower pitchers (dimorphism) that make it instantly recognizable. In the wild, it famously feeds on tree shrew droppings and occasionally birds, lured by a sugary exudate under the lid of both lower and upper pitchers.

This clone was selected as the best out of 24 for its vigor and robust growth, fully typical appearance, and better tolerance of warmer night-time temperatures compared to other clones. Even though mature plants naturally have lightly developed roots, these hardened plants are easy to establish.

✨ Pre-order opens Friday, February 13 at 6 PM EST. Don’t miss your chance to reserve this rare and iconic Nepenthes!

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Introducing Nepenthes (veitchii × lowii) × (burbid Introducing Nepenthes (veitchii × lowii) × (burbidgeae × edwardsiana) — assorted clones, BE‑3980. This hybrid combines four of Sabah’s most iconic Nepenthes species into one spectacular plant. Large, dramatic, and incredibly rewarding to grow, it often shows fascinating variability between individuals.

All four parent species grow near each other in the wild, so it’s likely that hybrids like this may have occurred naturally at some point. We’ve carefully combined several hundred clones from two greges, giving collectors a wide range of forms to enjoy.

✨ Pre-order opens Friday, February 13 at 6 PM EST. Reserve one of these rare and iconic Nepenthes for your collection!

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Nepenthes clipeata × (lowii × veitchii) – selected Nepenthes clipeata × (lowii × veitchii) – selected clones, BE‑4625. We’re thrilled to offer this brand-new creation, and it’s truly stunning! Many of the signature traits of N. clipeata shine through, but this hybrid is much more vigorous and easier to grow compared with the species itself.

Originating from horticultural breeding by Borneo Exotics, this selection comes from two different cones of nearly identical appearance, giving collectors a reliable and impressive plant.

✨ Pre-order opens Friday, February 13 at 6 PM EST. Secure one of these rare hybrids for your collection!

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We will have: Nepenthes khasiana – BE-3098 in our We will have: Nepenthes khasiana – BE-3098 in our pre-order! 

This is a truly special species — the only Nepenthes native to India, endemic to the Khasi Hills of Meghalaya and neighboring regions, and well-known for its bulbous pitchers and unique natural history. N. khasiana is classified as Endangered in the wild and protected under CITES Appendix I due to its limited distribution and declining habitat.

This species is also fascinating for how it attracts prey — its peristome has been shown to fluoresce under UV light, which likely helps lure insects toward its slippery pitcher rim. (Through this discovery, we now know many other species glow in UV light as well). 

This plant grows well in lowland and intermediate conditions. It grew very fast for us in Florida.

Origin: Horticultural, bred by Borneo Exotics
Source: From selected cultivated stock

✨ Borneo Exotics pre-order opens Friday, February 13 at 6 PM EST
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📦 March 2026 import | 🌱 Ships from our nursery ~ March 11

This classic species has a timeless appeal — what do you think makes N. khasiana so iconic? Tell us below 👇

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🌿 Plant lovers—kick off the year at Stock & Grain’ 🌿 Plant lovers—kick off the year at Stock & Grain’s first Vendor Market with a standout plant-focused lineup featuring rare and exotic house plants and carnivorous plants. This month’s special guests include @carnivorousplantsbykennycoogan  and @onemorehouseplant! 🌱

📍 Stock & Grain, High Point, NC
🗓 Saturday, Feb 7, 2026
🕛 12–5 PM

Bring a wagon or warm tote for all your new plant babies!

#HighPointNC #HighPointPlants #NCPlantSale #PlantMarketNC #TriadPlants
Nepenthes merrilliana × aristolochioides: best sel Nepenthes merrilliana × aristolochioides: best selected clones — BE-3877

If you’re a fan of Nepenthes aristolochioides crosses, this one is an absolute must! The pitchers show beautiful leopard patterning and translucent backs, just like the male parent, while the size from N. merrilliana gives them larger, impressive pitchers than either parent.

These hybrids are intermediate growers, far easier to cultivate than their parents, and tolerate a wide range of temperatures — basically, a mix of charm and toughness. I can’t even right now… they are so cute, and always a popular item. We’ll have 15 available to appease you all!
✨ MEDIUM plants available

Origin: Horticultural, bred by Borneo Exotics
Source: Best selected clones

✨ Borneo Exotics pre-order opens Friday, February 13 at 6 PM EST
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📦 March 2026 import | 🌱 Ships from our nursery ~ March 11

What’s your first thought when you see these little cuties? Drop it in the comments 👇

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One of the highlights of my visit to Borneo Exotic One of the highlights of my visit to Borneo Exotics in Sri Lanka was seeing Nepenthes rajah up close — including a few plants growing outside. While we were technically there during the “wrong” season to catch the legendary giant pitchers at their peak, the sheer size of the plants and the fresh pitchers forming were still absolutely impressive. Even without fully mature traps, the scale, structure, and presence of N. rajah make it clear why it’s considered one of the most iconic carnivorous plants in the world.

📸 Captured while visiting @robcantley in Sri Lanka, where we source many of our most unique Nepenthes.

✨ Pre-order sale for our March 2026 import begins Friday, February 13 at 6 PM EST.

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Stop it right now — these plants are too cute! 🪰🪲 Stop it right now — these plants are too cute! 🪰🪲

Nepenthes burkei × tenuis — BE-4535, LARGE

If I were a mouse, I’d probably try to use this as a tiny, fancy toilet — that’s how irresistible these pitchers are. 🐀Hybrids with N. tenuis are always popular because of that unique, playful pitcher shape, and paired with the vigor of N. burkei, this one is a real standout. 

✨ Pre-order begins Friday, February 13 at 6 PM EST at kennycoogan.com
📦 Plants ship from our NC state-certified nursery to your home around March 11

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Nepenthes hamata × veitchii BE‑3943 🌿 This hybrid Nepenthes hamata × veitchii BE‑3943 🌿

This hybrid brings together the wicked, claw‑toothed peristome and dramatic coloration of Nepenthes hamata with the bold pitcher shape and fuzzy texture of Nepenthes veitchii — resulting in a truly striking and collectible pitcher plant that stands out even in a crowd.

📸 Photo from my visit to Borneo Exotics in Sri Lanka — the source of many of our rare and exotic Nepenthes.

✨ Pre‑order sale begins Friday, February 13 at 6 PM EST.

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Pre-Order Spotlight 🌿 Nepenthes burbidgeae × camp Pre-Order Spotlight 🌿

Nepenthes burbidgeae × campanulata: assorted clones — BE-3564 (LARGE plants available)

This stunning and popular Borneo Exotics hybrid immediately draws the eye at the BE nurseries — and it’s easy to see why. The painted pitcher plant parent (Nepenthes burbidgeae, named for its striking, almost hand-painted coloration and honoring Burbidge’s wife) brings elegant color and form, while N. campanulata adds its own distinctive traits. Beasts in both shape and presence, these plants are a standout in any collection. Origin: Horticultural, bred by Borneo Exotics. Source: Random selection from a large number of different clones.

✨ Pre-order opens Friday, February 13 at 6 PM EST
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📦 March 2026 import — 🌱 Shipping from our nursery ~ March 11

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Eat Your Heart Out: Sex Lives of Carnivorous Plant Eat Your Heart Out: Sex Lives of Carnivorous Plants Think + Drink event, w/ plant sale! 🐞🐜🦗

Save the Date: Saturday, February 14th!

Join me at The Dutch Light
450 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

for a Valentine’s-themed Think & Drink event exploring the surprisingly wild reproductive strategies of carnivorous plants—how they lure prey, attract mates, and survive in extreme environments.

Schedule:

2:30 PM: Doors open — order drinks and food
3:00–3:30 PM: Presentation
3:30–4:00 PM: Live sale of rare and exotic carnivorous plants

🍹 Plan to arrive early to grab a drink and a bite before the presentation.
🛒 Shop rare plants right after the talk—perfect for your Valentine or yourself!

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Nepenthes petiolata × veitchii: assorted clones — Nepenthes petiolata × veitchii: assorted clones — BE-4047
✨ LARGE plants available

Check out these stunning pitchers! The striped Bario Nepenthes veitchii used as the male parent gives these plants their gorgeous peristomes, while the tough, easy-to-grow pitchers make this hybrid a true standout. A real showstopper for collectors and growers alike.

Origin: Horticultural, bred by Borneo Exotics

Female parent: Seed-grown Nepenthes petiolata
Male parent: Seed-grown Bario form of Nepenthes veitchii with red-striped peristome

Source: Random selection from a large number of different clones

✨ Borneo Exotics pre-order opens Friday, February 13 at 6 PM EST
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📦 March 2026 import | 🌱 Ships from our nursery around March 11

If you could describe these peristomes in one word, what would it be? Drop your thoughts below 👇

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