Brocchinia

This does best when given very bright sun light and can be kept quite dry compared to most carnivorous plants. We suggest a minimum of a six inch pot and the typical mix of 50% peat and sand works well.

This does best when started in the Spring from seed on a 50/50 peat sand mix. It is an annual and loves full sun. We think it looks best when planted in clumps.

Darlingtonia

This in one plant that whose roots MUST must be kept cool. Since we are in the DC Metro area, it gets very hot in the summers and our plants are kept in the refrigerator during the hottest summer months. While this is a bit inconvienient, it is definitely worth the trouble. Without it, we wouldn't be able to grow the plants at all!

This genus is one that particularly likes "wet feet" and you can almost submerse the entire pot. Plants do equally well in live sphagnum or a mix or sand and peat. These generally like somewhat shaded conditions, but we have also heard of successful cultivation in full sun. Experiment and you will see what works best in your conditions.

Utricularia

There are two general types of utricularia - terrestrial and aquatic. The terrestrial should be grown like Genlesia - sitting in water. The mix can be entirely peat, but you can also mix some sand in as well. Most thrive in much lower light levels than most CP prefer. Many flower continually and almost get out of control if given the opportunity (from scattering seed). The aquatic utricularia do best in an outdoor fish pond since algae tends to overtake small aquariums.