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  Dionaea

  Dionaea muscipula , the famous "flytrap" plant, is the iconic carnivorous plant. Native to temperate bogs, it closes its traps when an insect touches its sensitive cilia. At karnivores.live , we select vigorous plants with vibrant colors and varied trap shapes, suitable for both beginners and collectors.

  To successfully cultivate them, provide plenty of light, a poor, acidic substrate, and always water with demineralized water. Outdoors, the Venus flytrap appreciates a cool winter dormancy; indoors, opt for very bright light (south-facing window, greenhouse, or grow lights). Below you will find our selection tips and useful links to our featured varieties and practical guides on the blog.
  
  

  How to choose your Dionaea?

  • Light: very sunny location.
  • Water: only rainwater, reverse osmosis or demineralized water.
  • Substrate: Special mix for carnivorous plants.
  • Winter: a period of rest in cool conditions, particularly recommended for robust plants.
  • Varieties: red ('Akai Ryu'), large traps ('Big Mouth'), special tooth shapes ('Fused Tooth').

  To discover

  Key varieties: Dionaea 'Akai Ryu' · Dionaea 'Big Mouth' · Dionaea 'Fused Tooth'

  Practical guides: Why won't my Venus flytrap close its traps anymore? What type of water should I use for carnivorous plants? Overwintering carnivorous plants: how to do it?

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  Drosera

  Sundews (Drosera ): sticky plants with glossy tentacles, perfect for beginners and for natural fungus gnat control. Discover our carefully cultivated selection on karnivores.live. We favor vigorous plants with true-to-life forms, adapted to French growing conditions. For success, provide adequate light, low-mineral water, and an acidic, unfertilized substrate. Each product description specifies size, variety, and care instructions to help you choose the plant that's right for you.

  Tips & criteria

  • Light: very bright location (outdoors for hardy species).
  • Water: only rainwater, reverse osmosis or demineralized water (never tap water).
  • Substrate: unfertilized blonde peat + perlite/sphagnum moss depending on the species.
  • Winter: rest in cool places for temperate species (e.g. Dionaea, Sarracenia).
  • Repotting: in spring, without fertilizer, in a pot with drainage holes and a saucer.

  To discover

  Products: Drosera · Hybrid Drosera · Drosera Substrate

  Guides: All about Drosera · What water to use? · Overwintering carnivorous plants

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  Pinguicula

  Pinguicula : sticky leaves, excellent against midges, requires bright light and well-draining soil. Discover our carefully cultivated selection on karnivores.live. We favor vigorous plants with true-to-life forms, adapted to French conditions. For success, provide adequate light, low-mineral water, and an acidic, unfertilized substrate. Each product description specifies size, variety, and care instructions to help you choose the perfect plant for you.

  Tips & criteria

  • Light: very bright location (outdoors for hardy species).
  • Water: only rainwater, reverse osmosis or demineralized water (never tap water).
  • Substrate: unfertilized blonde peat + perlite/sphagnum moss depending on the species.
  • Winter: rest in cool places for temperate species (e.g. Dionaea, Sarracenia).
  • Repotting: in spring, without fertilizer, in a pot with drainage holes and a saucer.

  To discover

  Products: Pinguicula sp seeds · Substrate for Pinguicula

  Guides: Pinguicula cuttings Pinguicula capture strategy · Growing tips for Pinguicula

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  Sarracenia

  Sarracenia : spectacular carnivorous plants for outdoor use, very hardy, ideal for pots or mini-marshes. Discover our carefully cultivated selection on karnivores.live. We favor vigorous plants with realistic shapes, adapted to the French climate. For optimal growth, ensure they receive sufficient light, water with low mineral content, and an acidic, unfertilized substrate. Each product description specifies the size, variety, and care instructions to help you choose the perfect plant.

  Tips and criteria

  • Light: very bright location (outdoors for hardy species).
  • Water: only rainwater, reverse osmosis water or demineralized water (never tap water).
  • Substrate: unfertilized blonde peat + perlite/sphagnum moss depending on the species.
  • Winter: rest in cool places for temperate species (e.g. Dionaea , Sarracenia ).
  • Repotting: in spring, without fertilizer, in a pot with drainage holes and a saucer.

  Discover

  Products: Our hybrid Sarracenia · Sarracenia substrate · Our Sarracenia pourpre

  Guides: All about Sarracenia · Conservation traps Sarracenia · Sarracenia growing guide

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  Darlingtonia

  Darlingtonia : California cobra, prefers cool water and oxygenation, advanced cultivation. Discover our carefully cultivated selection at karnivores.live. We prioritize vigorous plants with true-to-life forms. For success, provide appropriate light, low-mineral water, and an acidic, unfertilized substrate.

  Tips & criteria

  • Lighting: very bright location.
  • Water: only rainwater, reverse osmosis or demineralized water (never tap water).
  • Substrate: unfertilized blonde peat + perlite/sphagnum moss.
  • Winter: rest in the cool.
  • Repotting: in spring, without fertilizer, in a pot with drainage holes and a saucer.

  To discover

  Products: Darlingtonia californica seeds · Darlingtonia plants · Special carnivorous plant mix

  Guides: All about Darlingtonia californica · Darlingtonia californica in its natural habitat · Repotting carnivorous plants

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  Cephalotus

  Carnivorous plant Cephalotus follicularis Carnivorous plant of the genus Cephalotus for sale on karnivores.live

  Passive carnivorous plants, the rare Cephalotus follicularis which only grows in a very restricted area of Australia, is also particularly aesthetic.

  Please note, our stock of this extraordinary plant is limited!

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  Seeds & seedling kits

  Seeds & Seedling Kits : For patient sowing, germination in cool conditions is possible depending on the species. Ready-to-use kits are available. Discover our carefully cultivated selection on karnivores.live. We prioritize vigorous plants with true-to-life forms, adapted to French growing conditions. For success, provide adequate light, low-mineral water, and an acidic, unfertilized substrate. Each product description specifies size, variety, and care instructions to help you choose the perfect plant for you.

  Tips & criteria

  • Light: very bright location (outdoors for hardy species).
  • Water: only rainwater, reverse osmosis or demineralized water (never tap water).
  • Substrate: unfertilized blonde peat + perlite/sphagnum moss depending on the species.
  • Winter: rest in cool places for temperate species (e.g. Dionaea, Sarracenia).
  • Repotting: in spring, without fertilizer, in a pot with drainage holes and a saucer.

  To discover

  Products: https://www.karnivores.live/fr/recherche?controller=search&s=Graines+&+kits+semis · https://www.karnivores.live/fr/recherche?controller=search&s=Graines+&+kits+semis+hybride · https://www.karnivores.live/fr/recherche?controller=search&s=Graines+&+kits+semis+substrat

  Guides: Sowing Carnivorous Plants · Complete Guide to Carnivorous Plant Care · Sowing Cephalotus follicularis

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  Heliamphora

  Heliamphora are pitcher-shaped carnivorous plants of the same family as Sarracenia . The genus is however rarer because of a much more restricted distribution, since they are found only on the high plateaus of Guyana and Venezuela (tepuys), as well as in the far north of Brazil, most often far from human activity.

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  Stylidium

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  Mini-clods

  Mini-plugs : young plants for transplanting, an economical way to start a collection. Discover our carefully cultivated selection on karnivores.live. We favor vigorous plants with true-to-life forms, adapted to French growing conditions. For success, provide adequate light, low-mineral water, and an acidic, unfertilized substrate. Each product description specifies size, variety, and care instructions to help you choose the perfect plant for you.

  Tips & criteria

  • Light: very bright location (outdoors for hardy species).
  • Water: only rainwater, reverse osmosis or demineralized water (never tap water).
  • Substrate: unfertilized blonde peat + perlite/sphagnum moss depending on the species.
  • Winter: rest in cool places for temperate species (e.g. Dionaea, Sarracenia).
  • Repotting: in spring, without fertilizer, in a pot with drainage holes and a saucer.

  To discover

  Products: Our Drosera in mini-plugs · Our Dionaea in mini-plugs · Repotting mix for your carnivorous plants

  Guides: What are mini-plugs? · Repotting carnivorous plants · All our advice on carnivorous plants

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  Beginners

  Carnivorous plants for beginners

  This beginners' category has been specially designed for those who want to discover carnivorous plants with complete peace of mind . Here you'll find a selection of easy-to-grow carnivorous plants , as well as complete kits and suitable accessories , designed to help you avoid common mistakes and succeed right from the start. Each product is chosen for its hardiness , tolerance , and ability to adapt to simple cultivation, even without prior experience.
  
  

  Whether you're taking your first steps with a , a drosera Drosera capensis), or another carnivorous plant , this category guides you every step of the way. Clear growing guides, suitable substrates, and practical advice are provided: everything you need to learn the right techniques , understand essential needs (water, light, repotting, dormancy), and quickly gain confidence . An ideal entry point into the fascinating world of carnivorous plants.