The launch of “PlantBuddy”
Looking for an app that allows you to track, share, and trade with your plant collection? It's called PlantBuddy, and you can participate in the beta.
Glossary of Carnivorous Plant Terms
Stuck on a weird botanical term? Here's a glossary-like list of easily-referenced botanical terms (and accompanying imagery) that I hope guides you through your journey into the fascinating world of carnivorous plants!
(Mostly) True Facts: Carnivorous Plants by Ze Frank
True Facts: Carnivorous Plants by Ze Frank is a hilarious, surprisingly educational watch, and a reminder of just how fascinating carnivorous plants really are...
The Cilia of the Venus Flytrap
I’m going to show you the beautiful structural patterns of carnivorous plants, those parts of the plant both related and unrelated to eating things. From the shape of the cilia on Venus flytraps, to the light windows on Sarracenia, to the ribbed peristomes of Nepenthes and the overlooked stipules of sundews, there’s much for [...]
Carnivorous plant photography
A few folks have asked me how I photograph my carnivorous plants. My answer? Well, it sort-of depends. I use three different devices based on the type of photo I'm looking to capture. Am I trying to photograph an entire Sarracenia? Maybe just a single Venus flytrap trap? Or what about individual sundew glands? [...]
Carnivorous Plant Resource partners with Mesa Exotics
Mesa Exotics, expertly run by Mr. Don Elkins, is a carnivorous plant nursery that sells at plant shows throughout California. His primary focus is on Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) and North American Pitcher Plants (Sarracenia). More specifically, Don is a leading seller of Dionaea muscipula King Henry, a giant cultivar that [...]