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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. 🪰

A truly refined Highland hybrid—N. (veitchii x low A truly refined Highland hybrid—N. (veitchii x lowii) x platychila (BE-3920) brings together three of the most distinctive Nepenthes lineages, each known for exceptional peristome structure and unique pitcher morphology.

Borneo Exotics pre-orders open July 3 at 6PM EST on kennycoogan.com, with shipping beginning around July 29.

#NepenthesHybrid #RareNepenthes #CarnivorousPlants #PlantCollectors #BorneoExotics
A striking new release for serious Nepenthes colle A striking new release for serious Nepenthes collectors—N. hamata x (burbidgeae x edwardsiana) BE-4717 combines one of the most iconic species in cultivation with a standout selected hybrid known for rich color and refined form.

Borneo Exotics pre-orders open July 3 at 6PM EST at kennycoogan.com, with shipping beginning around July 29. Availability is extremely limited, making this one of those releases worth being ready for at launch.

This is a cross that brings together intensity, structure, and lineage in a way that’s already generating strong interest among growers worldwide.

#NepenthesHamata #RareNepenthes #CarnivorousPlantCollectors #ExoticPlantsForSale #BorneoExotics
The countdown continues. ⏳ Borneo Exotics pre-orde The countdown continues. ⏳ Borneo Exotics pre-orders open July 3 at 6PM EST on kennycoogan.com, with plants shipping to you starting around July 29.

N. rajah x edwardsiana (BE-4676) is a true heavyweight cross, combining two iconic highland species celebrated for their size and dramatic form. While our plants are still young, the potential is undeniable—this is one growers everywhere are excited to raise and watch transform over time.

#RareNepenthes #CarnivorousPlantLife #PlantPreorders #NepenthesCollectors #BorneoExotics
29 days to go. 🔥 On July 3 at 6PM EST, our Borneo 29 days to go. 🔥 On July 3 at 6PM EST, our Borneo Exotics pre-sale opens at kennycoogan.com. These are plants we’ve already secured, with shipping to you beginning around July 29.

*N. veitchii Pa’Umor x edwardsiana* (selected clone BE-4672) is the reverse of BE-4671, and it’s already showing serious promise. Even without mature pitchers yet, these larger plants are producing beautifully broad, ribbed peristomes that hint at an exceptional future.

#NepenthesCollection #RarePlantRelease #CarnivorousPlantLovers #ExoticPlantDrop #BorneoExotics
1 month away! ⏳ On July 3 at 6PM EST, our Borneo E 1 month away! ⏳ On July 3 at 6PM EST, our Borneo Exotics pre-sale goes live at kennycoogan.com. These are plants we’ve already secured—shipping to you begins around July 29, so you won’t be waiting long.

We’re beyond excited to offer N. {[(lowii x veitchii) x boschiana] x [(veitchii x maxima) x veitchii]} x edwardsiana BE-4713—a powerhouse hybrid combining elite lineage with the promise of bold peristomes and impressive pitcher form. This is the kind of cross serious collectors won’t want to miss.f

#NepenthesCollector #RarePlantsDrop #CarnivorousPlants #PlantPreorder #BorneoExotics
🌸 First bloom! 🌸 Our Calopogon tuberosus (grass p 🌸 First bloom! 🌸

Our Calopogon tuberosus (grass pink orchid) is flowering for the very first time—and we only have this one plant!

The name Calopogon comes from Greek, meaning “beautiful beard,” referring to the tuft of colorful hairs on the lip of the flower. Unlike many orchids, the lip is actually on the top, and pollinators have to push their way in—an adaptation shaped by evolutionary pressures that helps ensure effective pollination.

This native bog orchid is found across much of eastern North America, growing in wet, acidic habitats like bogs, savannas, and seepage areas—often alongside carnivorous plants.

In cultivation, it prefers conditions similar to Sarracenia:
• Full sun
• Constant moisture (never dry)
• Acidic, nutrient-poor media

We’re hoping to propagate and offer this species in the future… maybe next year? 🤞

For now, we’re just enjoying this new addition, which we've had for about a year. 

#Calopogon #NativeOrchid #BogPlants #CarnivorousPlantCompanion #GrassPink #NCPlants
WE’RE ON VACATION! 😎🌴 After yesterday’s fantastic WE’RE ON VACATION! 😎🌴

After yesterday’s fantastic plant sale at the Piedmont Farmer’s Market, we are taking a well-deserved break from in-person sales until mid-July!

That’s right… **7 WEEKS OFF!** 🥳

In that time, we’ll be relaxing and unwinding by doing just a few light chores:

🐜 Separate hundreds of individual Venus flytraps, Sarracenia, and Drosera capensis from compots (community pots)
🐝 Fertilize the entire inventory on a regular basis
🪲 Up-pot 216 Nepenthes lowii × ventricosa and 216 Nepenthes ampullaria ‘Black Miracle’ hybrids from 3.5” pots into 6” hanging baskets
🦗 Up-pot 72 XL Sarracenia from 3.5” pots into 5.5” tall pots
🪳 Organize the greenhouse (goal = nothing on the floor!)
🐞 Germinate ant plant seeds
🐜 Prepare and ship plant orders on most Mondays 📦🌱
🕷️ Start growing moss on XL lava rock for future pingdoms (pinguicula kingdoms)
🦟 Condition the goldfish for breeding with a gourmet buffet (pending maturity and their approval)
🐛 Update and upload 1,000 @robcantley Borneo Exotics Nepenthes to the website for the BE Summer Import (starts July 3 — shipping to you around July 29!)🐛

So yes… vacation mode activated 💪🌱

We’ll see you back in person mid-July—bigger, better, and probably covered in soil!

#CarnivorousPlants #PlantLife #GreenhouseLife #VacationMode #Nepenthes #Sarracenia #VenusFlytrap
Piedmont Farmers Market now until 1:00 We’ve got: Piedmont Farmers Market now until 1:00

We’ve got:
• Nepenthes (including hanging baskets)
• Sundews (Drosera)
• Butterworts (Pinguicula)
• Venus flytraps
• Sarracenia

📍 2914 Sandy Ridge Road, Colfax, NC
🍦 Next to Building D (ice cream & snacks)
🎪 Look for the multicolored “Carnivorous Plants” tent

🪴

#PiedmontFarmersMarket #ColfaxNC #CarnivorousPlants #PlantSale #NCPlants
🚐 Van loaded and we’re on the way! 🌿🪴 Headed to t 🚐 Van loaded and we’re on the way! 🌿🪴

Headed to the Piedmont Farmers Market with a full van of carnivorous plants!

We’ve got:
• Nepenthes (including hanging baskets)
• Sundews (Drosera)
• Butterworts (Pinguicula)
• Venus flytraps
• Sarracenia

📍 2914 Sandy Ridge Road, Colfax, NC
🍦 Next to Building D (ice cream & snacks)
🎪 Look for the multicolored “Carnivorous Plants” tent

🪴 See you soon—come early for the best selection!

#PiedmontFarmersMarket #ColfaxNC #CarnivorousPlants #PlantSale #NCPlants
🌱 Starter Carnivorous Plants Are Back! 🌱 Our webs 🌱 Starter Carnivorous Plants Are Back! 🌱

Our website is officially updated—and your favorite starter plants are available again!

Now in stock:
• ‘Chinese Dumpling’ Venus Flytrap
• ‘Maroon Monster’ Venus Flytrap
• ‘Giant’ Venus Flytrap
• Pinguicula primuliflora
• Sarracenia purpurea ssp. venosa

Plus, Chompy—our favorite plush cultivar—is back! We've also added dozens of Nepenthes ranging from small to large.

These starter plants (grown as plugs) have been hardened off in our greenhouse and are ready for their forever homes.

Perfect for:
✨ Grow lights indoors
☀️ Acclimating to bright outdoor summer sun

💲 Just $10 each
📦 Shipping available
🚚 Ships Mondays

We’ll also be at the Piedmont Farmer’s Market in person from 9–1!

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Warped peristome? Nah… 😄 This Nepenthes ventric Warped peristome? 

Nah… 😄

This Nepenthes ventricosa × lowii just happened to grow squeezed between two pots. While some lowii hybrids can throw out some funky, warped peristomes, this is the classic look we love.

We had several very large plants available back in February, and this Saturday we’ll have some nice 3.5" and 5.5" potted ones ready to go.

We’re growing out a lot of these right now—and as they mature, they develop those huge mouths and tiny waists that make them so striking.

Maybe we should start putting pitchers in molds… like Disney does with pumpkins and melons? 🤔
Then again, the natural shape of a pitcher plant is already pretty perfect.🪲

🪴 Available this Saturday at @piedmonttriadfarmersmarket (9am–1pm)
📍 2914 Sandy Ridge Road, Colfax, NC
🍦 Next to Building D (ice cream & snacks)
🎪 Look for the multicolored “Carnivorous Plants” tent

#CarnivorousPlants #Nepenthes #LowiiHybrid #PlantNerd #WeirdPlants
🌸 Will they bloom in time? 👀 These Pinguicula are 🌸 Will they bloom in time? 👀

These Pinguicula are so close to flowering… will they open in time for this Saturday’s carnivorous plant pop-up?

Come visit us to find out! In addition to these starter “pingdoms,” we’ll have individually potted Pinguicula, sundews, Venus flytraps, Sarracenia, and our gorgeous 8" hanging baskets of Nepenthes ‘Miranda’ 👀🔥

Join us this Saturday, May 30th (9am–1pm) at the @piedmonttriadfarmersmarket!

📍 2914 Sandy Ridge Road, Colfax, NC
🍦 Next to Building D (ice cream & snacks)
🎪 Look for the multicolored “Carnivorous Plants” tent

🪴 Come early for the best selection—we’ll be taking the entire month of June off!

#CarnivorousPlants #Nepenthes #NCEvents #ColfaxNC #PlantSale #VenusFlytrap
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