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

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99½ Homesteading Poems: A Backyard Guide to Raising Creatures, Growing Opportunity, and Cultivating Community

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A Tenrec Named Trey (and other odd lettered animals that like to play)

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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 veitchii × mira BE‑3892 🌿 This hybrid c Nepenthes veitchii × mira BE‑3892 🌿 This hybrid combines the dramatic, flared pitchers of Nepenthes veitchii with the unique traits of Nepenthes mira, creating a plant with bold coloration, elegant structure, and striking highland presence. A true collector’s favorite, it delivers both visual impact and vigorous growth. Look at all those pitchers! 📸 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. 🌱 We’ll have LARGE plants available this spring! 🌿 In-person shopping: We’ll have a huge selection of Venus flytraps, butterworts, sundews, bladderworts, and Nepenthes available at @plantmaniaexpo, January 24–25 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607. #Nepenthes #NepenthesHybrid #NepenthesVeitchii #NepenthesMira #PitcherPlants #CarnivorousPlants #HighlandNepenthes #RareNepenthes #ExoticPlants #PlantCollectors #TropicalPitcherPlants #Plantmania #NorthCarolinaPlantSale #RaleighPlantSale #NCPlantCollectors #LocalPlantSale
Pre-Order Spotlight 🌿 We’re excited to be offering Pre-Order Spotlight 🌿 We’re excited to be offering this exceptional natural hybrid in LARGE—a rare and meaningful addition to any Nepenthes collection. Borneo Exotics: “This is a true natural hybrid propagated only from cuttings taken from the original nursery mother stock. The female parent is a Gng. Trus Madi form of Nepenthes lowii and the male parent is a Nepenthes tentaculata, also from Gng. Trus Madi. This natural hybrid is rarely observed in the wild. It has taken us decades to grow these plants up to the point where we can sustainably produce from cuttings, and we are proud to have persevered and reached this point. We think this is a wonderful hybrid!” These plants are primarily propagated from tip cuttings, so they produce intermediate to upper pitchers from the outset—showcasing the flared influence of N. lowii, along with hairs and occasional nectar secretion beneath the lid. Climate: Highland Size: LARGE ✨ Pre-order opens Friday, February 13 at 6 PM EST 🛒 kennycoogan.com #NepenthesPreOrder #CarnivorousPlantsForSale #RareNepenthes #NepenthesCollectors #PreOrderRarePlants
Nepenthes rafflesiana × sibuyanensis BE‑3819 “Suki Nepenthes rafflesiana × sibuyanensis BE‑3819 “Suki” 🌿 It's a nice cross between a lowlander and highlander making it easy to grow and beautiful! 📸 Snapped during my visit to @robcantley in Sri Lanka, a key source of some of our most unique Nepenthes. ✨ Pre-order sale for our March 2026 import begins Friday, February 13 at 6 PM EST. 🌱 We’ll have both large and medium plants available! 🌿 In-person shopping: We’ll have a huge selection of Venus flytraps, butterworts, sundews, bladderworts, and Nepenthes available at @plantmaniaexpo, January 24–25 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607. #Nepenthes #NepenthesHybrid #NepenthesSuki #NepenthesRafflesiana #NepenthesSibuyanensis #PitcherPlants #CarnivorousPlants #HighlandNepenthes #RareNepenthes #ExoticPlants #PlantCollectors #TropicalPitcherPlants #Plantmania #NorthCarolinaPlantSale #RaleighPlantSale #NCPlantCollectors #LocalPlantSale
Meet Nepenthes “Diana”, a gorgeous cultivar introd Meet Nepenthes “Diana”, a gorgeous cultivar introduced by Borneo Exotics! This hybrid — N. ampullaria × (sibuyanensis × ventricosa) — produces chubby, bright red pitchers, elegant GREEN leaves, and a tendency to send out basal shoots. It’s an easy grower and I didn't realize how I had to grab a photo with Diana, the person this cultivar is named after! According to her, this plant is far superior to the classic ‘Bloody Mary’ — and seeing it in person, I completely agree. 📸 Photographed during my visit to @robcantley in Sri Lanka, where many of our rare and exotic Nepenthes originate. ✨ Pre-order sale for our March 2026 import begins Friday, February 13 at 6 PM EST. We'll be getting 20 "small" N. 'Diana'! 🌿 In-person shopping: We’ll have select plants from last year’s Borneo Exotics imports available at Plantmania Expo, January 24–25 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607. #Nepenthes #NepenthesHybrid #NepenthesDiana #NepenthesAmpullaria #NepenthesSibuyanensis #NepenthesVentricosa #PitcherPlants #CarnivorousPlants #HighlandNepenthes #RareNepenthes #ExoticPlants #PlantCollectors #TropicalPitcherPlants #Plantmania #NorthCarolinaPlantSale #RaleighPlantSale #NCPlantCollectors #LocalPlantSale
I originally planned to spend half a day at Borneo I originally planned to spend half a day at Borneo Exotics. But if you know me, you know I can talk about carnivorous plants for a very long time. Thankfully, once we arrived, @robcantley generously extended the invitation — and that half day quickly turned into three and a half unforgettable days. This photo shows Rob and me tucked into a tiny section of one of their massive greenhouses. What you don’t see is the true scale: rows upon rows of benches, countless Nepenthes at every stage of growth, and an operation so large it’s hard to take in all at once.
Nepenthes (veitchii × lowii) × robcantleyi BE‑4602 Nepenthes (veitchii × lowii) × robcantleyi BE‑4602 🌿 This striking highland hybrid produces large, hefty pitchers with dramatically flared, striped peristomes. 📸 Snapped during my time at @robcantley in Sri Lanka, home to many of the rare and exotic Nepenthes we bring to collectors. 🌿 In-person shopping: We’ll have select plants from last year’s Borneo Exotics imports available at @plantmaniaexpo, January 24–25 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607. #Nepenthes #NepenthesHybrid #NepenthesRobcantleyi #NepenthesVeitchii #NepenthesLowii #PitcherPlants #CarnivorousPlants #HighlandNepenthes #RareNepenthes #ExoticPlants #PlantCollectors #TropicalPitcherPlants #Plantmania #NorthCarolinaPlantSale #RaleighPlantSale #NCPlantCollectors #LocalPlantSale
Behind the scenes at Borneo Exotics 🧪🌿 This photo Behind the scenes at Borneo Exotics 🧪🌿 This photo captures a special moment inside the massive micropropagation facility at Borneo Exotics — with Ryan, @robcantley, and me suited up in full lab attire. With over 25 years of hands-on micropropagation experience, the Borneo Exotics team has refined an exceptionally high-level process for Nepenthes, a genus known for being especially challenging to initiate and maintain in sterile culture. Their success in micropropagation doesn’t just support cultivation — it directly supports conservation. By producing large numbers of high-quality, nursery-grown plants, pressure is reduced on wild populations, demand for illegally collected specimens is lowered, and rare or slow-growing species can be preserved and distributed responsibly. It’s one of the most effective ways to ensure these incredible plants remain where they belong: protected in the wild, while still being appreciated by growers and collectors around the world. 🌿 In-person shopping: We’ll be selling ready-to-love plants in person at @plantmaniaexpo, January 24–25 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607. #Nepenthes #Micropropagation #PlantConservation #CarnivorousPlants #RareNepenthes #ExoticPlants #PlantScience #InVitroCulture #PitcherPlants #Plantmania #NorthCarolinaPlantSale #RaleighPlantSale #NCPlantCollectors #LocalPlantSale
We’ve officially run out of hanging baskets! 🌿 Ove We’ve officially run out of hanging baskets! 🌿 Over the last few weeks, we’ve repotted everything that needed attention, and now things are growing like crazy. It’s a good problem to have! Everything is shaping up beautifully and will look amazing for @plantmaniaexpo in just a few weeks. All of the plants currently on the floor and benches will get their hangers once we arrive at Plantmania — so expect a full display when the show opens. 🌿 In-person shopping: I’ll have a huge selection of Venus flytraps, butterworts, sundews, bladderworts, and Nepenthes at Plantmania Expo, January 24–25 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607. #PlantmaniaExpo2025 #RaleighPlantShow #RaleighHouseplants #CarnivorousPlantsRaleigh #RarePlantsRaleigh
Look at what Ryan made—a Venus flytrap out of papi Look at what Ryan made—a Venus flytrap out of papier-mâché! 🌱 This piece was just finished and will live on the mantel of the fireplace, but we took it out to the greenhouse to visit its relatives for a little photoshoot. There are a few photos to scroll through so you can appreciate it from all angles. Winter is the perfect time to take a break from outside gardening and focus on your artistic hobbies. It’s also #FlytrapFriday! #VenusFlytrap #PlantArt #PapierMache #VenusFlytrapArt #CarnivorousPlants
Nepenthes sibuyanensis × robcantleyi BE‑3713 🌿 Ch Nepenthes sibuyanensis × robcantleyi BE‑3713 🌿 Check out this highland hybrid: Nepenthes sibuyanensis × robcantleyi BE‑3713. The female parent, N. sibuyanensis, contributes chunky, upright pitchers and a robust growth habit, while the male parent, N. robcantleyi, adds dramatic, dark pitchers with a wide, flared peristome. The result is a bold and eye-catching plant that is sure to stand out in any collection. 📸 Captured while visiting Borneo Exotics in Sri Lanka, where we collect many of our most unique Nepenthes. ✨ Pre-order sale for our March 2026 import begins Friday, February 13 at 6 PM EST. 🌿 In-person availability: We’ll also have some plants from last year’s Borneo Exotics imports at Plantmania Expo, January 24‑25 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607. #Nepenthes #NepenthesHybrid #NepenthesSibuyanensis #NepenthesRobcantleyi #PitcherPlants #CarnivorousPlants #HighlandNepenthes #RareNepenthes #ExoticPlants #PlantCollectors #TropicalPitcherPlants #UniquePitcherPlants #Plantmania #NorthCarolinaPlantSale #RaleighPlantSale #NCPlantCollectors #RaleighPlants
Nepenthes villosa × veitchii BE‑4016 🌿 Introducin Nepenthes villosa × veitchii BE‑4016 🌿 Introducing a very special highland hybrid: Nepenthes villosa × veitchii BE‑4016. First introduced by Borneo Exotics in April 2020, this is a limited release of seed-grown individuals and the first in a line of exciting N. villosa hybrids they are developing — an important milestone for Nepenthes cultivation. The female parent is N. villosa from the same clone as BE‑3225, originally selected for its exceptional vigor and likely still the most vigorous N. villosa in cultivation today. The male parent is the Bario form of Nepenthes veitchii, known for its pink pitchers and striking red striped peristome. This hybrid promises beautifully patterned, robust pitchers and vigorous highland growth — a must-have for collectors. 📸 Photo taken during my visit to Borneo Exotics in Sri Lanka, where we source many of our rare and exotic Nepenthes. 🌱 Due to cold weather, higher shipping costs, and balancing work and life, we’re holding off on shipping until March. We’ll have at least 9 “small” plants of this hybrid available in our pre-order, and we’re focusing on local North Carolina events in the meantime. ✨ Pre-order sale begins Friday, February 13 at 6 PM EST. Please hold off on special orders until early February — we’re already importing nearly 1,000 plants, and your wishlist plants may well be on the list! #Nepenthes #NepenthesHybrid #NepenthesVillosa #NepenthesVeitchii #PitcherPlants #CarnivorousPlants #CarnivorousPlantsByKennyCoogan #BorneoExotics #RarePlants #ExoticPlants #HighlandNepenthes #PreorderSale #PlantCollectors #TropicalPitcherPlants
Nepenthes hamata BE‑3380 — a highland classic know Nepenthes hamata BE‑3380 — a highland classic known for its dramatic, clawed peristome and bold, striking pitchers. 📸 Photos taken during 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. #Nepenthes #NepenthesHybrid #NepenthesHamata #PitcherPlants #CarnivorousPlants #HighlandNepenthes #RareNepenthes #ExoticPlants #PlantCollectors #TropicalPitcherPlants #UniquePitcherPlants #CarnivorousPlantCollection
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