{"title":"Carnivorous Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eLive carnivorous plants for beginners and collectors, with Nepenthes pitcher plants as the centerpiece of the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking specifically for tropical pitcher plants? \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nepenthes-pitcher-plants\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop Nepenthes pitcher plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, including Ventrata, St. Gaya, Miranda, and beginner starter bundles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew to carnivorous plants? Start with our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/carnivorous-plant-guides\/carnivorous-plant-care-101\"\u003eCarnivorous Plant Care 101\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/carnivorous-plant-guides\/nepenthes-care-guide\"\u003eNepenthes Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nepenthes-starter-3-pack-live-67092","title":"Nepenthes Starter 3 Pack, Live Carnivorous Pitcher Plant Collection, Miranda St. Gaya Ventrata Tropical Houseplant Gift Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree different Nepenthes, one box, one shipping charge. The fastest way to find out which tropical pitcher plants suit your conditions before committing to a shelf full of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWHAT YOU GET\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree live rooted plants, one of each:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNepenthes x Miranda - the vigorous one. Big speckled red and green pitchers, fast growth, and a climbing habit when given room. The showpiece of the three.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNepenthes St. Gaya - the colorful one. A cultivated hybrid of N. khasiana x (N. ventricosa x N. maxima) known for yellow-green pitchers with red speckling and a striped rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNepenthes x Ventrata - the forgiving one. A hybrid of N. ventricosa x N. alata and one of the standard beginner Nepenthes because it grows well across a broad range of household conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn honest note: these are three distinct Nepenthes. St. Gaya and Ventrata are not the same hybrid. St. Gaya is N. khasiana x (N. ventricosa x N. maxima), Ventrata is N. ventricosa x N. alata, and Miranda is a different hybrid again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHOOSE YOUR SIZE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarter 3-Pack - three young rooted plants in 2 to 3 inch pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge 3-Pack - three further-developed plants in 3 to 4 inch pots, closer to hanging their first good pitchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWHY A SET\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne shipment instead of three. Three plants under the same light and the same watering can, so when one sulks and another thrives you learn something about your conditions instead of guessing. And if you are buying for someone who likes strange plants, three is more interesting than one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCARE - all three want the same basic setup\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight: bright indirect light, or a few hours of gentle direct sun. More light generally improves pitcher color when plants are acclimated gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater: distilled, rain, or reverse-osmosis water only. Minerals in hard water can build up and damage sensitive roots over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedium: keep it lightly moist, never sitting in water. Use an airy Nepenthes mix such as sphagnum and perlite, not standard potting soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeeding: optional. Do not use regular houseplant fertilizer in the root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eABOUT LIVE PLANTS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePitcher count, leaf size, and coloration vary between individual plants and with the season. You will receive plants representative of current stock, not the exact plants photographed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSHIPPING AND ARRIVAL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips to the lower 48 United States only. Extreme heat or cold may delay shipping to protect the plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll three travel in one box, packed to protect the pitchers and root balls. Please open the package promptly and put the plants back into bright light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome travel stress is normal. Dried or dropped pitchers do not mean a plant is unhealthy. The leaves are what matter, and new pitchers form once they settle in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf there is a serious issue when your plants arrive, please message me with clear photos of the plants and packaging so I can help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNeed fresh potting mix?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll three plants use the same airy Nepenthes-style substrate. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nepenthes-potting-mix-pitcher-plant-fertilizer-sample-sphagnum-perlite\"\u003eShop my long-fiber sphagnum + perlite Nepenthes Potting Mix\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHelpful care guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart with the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/carnivorous-plant-guides\/nepenthes-care-guide\"\u003eNepenthes Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/carnivorous-plant-guides\/why-nepenthes-stop-making-pitchers\"\u003epitcher troubleshooting guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare the plants individually: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nepenthes-x-miranda-starter-plant-live-96465\"\u003eMiranda\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nepenthes-st-gaya-live-tropical-pitcher-10657\"\u003eSt. Gaya\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nepenthes-x-ventrata-live-tropical-78940\"\u003eVentrata\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carnivorous-plants\"\u003eShop all carnivorous plants\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carnivorous-plant-soil-supplies\"\u003ebrowse carnivorous plant soil \u0026amp; supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zac's Attack Plants","offers":[{"title":"Starter 3-Pack","offer_id":53802373415275,"sku":"ZAP-3X-S","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large 3-Pack","offer_id":53802373448043,"sku":"ZAP-3X-L","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/3552\/4971\/files\/il_fullxfull.8477516148_sacr.jpg?v=1789709806"},{"product_id":"nepenthes-x-ventrata-live-tropical-78940","title":"Nepenthes x Ventrata Live Tropical Pitcher Plant, Easy Care Carnivorous Houseplant, Hanging Monkey Cups for Beginners, 2 Sizes","description":"\u003cp\u003eNepenthes x ventrata is the easiest tropical pitcher plant to grow at home, and the one most growers start with. It pitchers readily indoors, tolerates ordinary household humidity, and forgives the mistakes that kill fussier Nepenthes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHOOSE YOUR SIZE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3-in Starter Plant - a rooted, established young plant. Typical leaf span 4 to 7 inches at shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4-in Mature Plant - a fuller, further-developed plant, ready to hang. Typical leaf span 4 to 18 inches at shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eABOUT THIS PLANT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVentrata is a cross of Nepenthes ventricosa and Nepenthes alata. From ventricosa it takes temperature and humidity tolerance, and from alata it takes vigor and steady pitcher production. The result is a plant that keeps making its hanging monkey cups on a windowsill, in a bright bathroom, or in a hanging basket, without a terrarium or a humidifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePitchers form at the leaf tips on slim tendrils and range from green to red-flecked depending on light. As the plant climbs it produces them continuously rather than in occasional flushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne live Nepenthes x ventrata in the size selected, rooted and actively growing in long-fiber sphagnum moss and perlite, shipped in its nursery pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a plant representative of current stock, not the exact plant photographed. Pitcher count, pitcher size, leaf shape, and coloration vary between individual plants and change as the plant grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCARE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight: bright indirect light, or a few hours of gentle direct sun. More light means redder pitchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater: distilled, rain, or reverse-osmosis water only. Minerals in tap water build up and damage the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedium: keep it consistently moist and never let it dry out completely. Do not let it sit in standing water, and do not repot into standard potting soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHumidity: normal room humidity is fine once established. A little extra while it settles in helps it pitcher sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeeding: none needed. Do not use regular houseplant fertilizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSHIPPING AND ARRIVAL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips to the lower 48 United States only. Extreme heat or cold may delay shipping to protect the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to protect the pitchers and root ball in transit. Please open the package promptly and put the plant back into bright light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome travel stress is normal. Dried or dropped pitchers do not mean the plant is unhealthy. The leaves are what matter, and new pitchers form once it settles in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMessage me before ordering if you need the plant by a specific date or want to know what is currently in stock. If there is a serious issue when your plant arrives, please message me with clear photos of the plant and packaging so I can help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNeed fresh potting mix?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor repotting Ventrata, use an airy low-nutrient Nepenthes substrate. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nepenthes-potting-mix-pitcher-plant-fertilizer-sample-sphagnum-perlite\"\u003eShop my long-fiber sphagnum + perlite Nepenthes Potting Mix\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHelpful care guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/carnivorous-plant-guides\/nepenthes-care-guide\"\u003eNepenthes Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/carnivorous-plant-library\/how-much-light-do-nepenthes-need-window-vs-grow-light\"\u003ehow much light Nepenthes need\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carnivorous-plants\"\u003eShop all carnivorous plants\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carnivorous-plant-soil-supplies\"\u003ebrowse carnivorous plant soil \u0026amp; supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zac's Attack Plants","offers":[{"title":"3-in Starter Plant","offer_id":53802373480811,"sku":"VEN-3","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-in Mature Plant","offer_id":53802373513579,"sku":"VEN-4","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/3552\/4971\/files\/il_fullxfull.8459545424_qfj0.jpg?v=1788579709"},{"product_id":"nepenthes-st-gaya-live-tropical-pitcher-10657","title":"Nepenthes St. Gaya Live Tropical Pitcher Plant, Carnivorous Houseplant with Hanging Pitchers, Easy Care for Beginners, 2 Sizes","description":"\u003cp\u003eNepenthes St. Gaya is one of the easiest tropical pitcher plants to grow indoors, and one of the most reliable pitcher producers. This listing is for a live, rooted, nursery-grown plant in the size you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHOOSE YOUR SIZE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2-in Starter Plant - a young rooted plant, established and actively growing. Good if you want to grow it on yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4-in Hanging Medium - a larger, fuller plant further along in development, closer to displaying the hanging pitchers this variety is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWHY ST. GAYA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSt. Gaya, also commonly sold as Gaya, is a cultivated hybrid of Nepenthes khasiana x (Nepenthes ventricosa x Nepenthes maxima). It combines vigorous growth with colorful yellow-green pitchers that develop red speckling and a striped rim. It is widely grown because it is forgiving compared with many more demanding Nepenthes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pitchers hang from the leaf tips on slim tendrils and hold their color well indoors. As the plant climbs, it produces them steadily rather than in occasional flushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne live Nepenthes St. Gaya in the size selected, rooted and actively growing, shipped in its nursery pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePitcher count, leaf size, and coloration vary from plant to plant and with the season. You will receive a plant representative of current stock, not the exact plant photographed. The main display photo shows a mature plant so you can see what this variety develops into.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCARE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight: bright indirect light, or a few hours of direct sun. More light means better pitcher color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater: distilled, rain, or reverse-osmosis water only. Minerals in tap water damage the roots over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedium: keep it lightly moist, never sitting in water. Nepenthes want an airy mix such as sphagnum and perlite, not standard potting soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeeding: none needed. Do not use regular houseplant fertilizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSHIPPING AND ARRIVAL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to protect the pitchers and root ball in transit. Please open the package promptly on arrival and put the plant back into bright light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome travel stress is normal. Dried or dropped pitchers do not mean the plant is unhealthy. The leaves are what matter, and new pitchers form once it settles in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf there is a serious issue when your plant arrives, please message me with clear photos of the plant and packaging so I can help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNeed fresh potting mix?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor repotting St. Gaya, use an airy low-nutrient Nepenthes substrate. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nepenthes-potting-mix-pitcher-plant-fertilizer-sample-sphagnum-perlite\"\u003eShop my long-fiber sphagnum + perlite Nepenthes Potting Mix\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHelpful care guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew to tropical pitcher plants? Read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/carnivorous-plant-guides\/nepenthes-care-guide\"\u003eNepenthes Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e, then see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/carnivorous-plant-library\/nepenthes-acclimation-after-shipping-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect after shipping\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carnivorous-plants\"\u003eShop all carnivorous plants\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carnivorous-plant-soil-supplies\"\u003ebrowse carnivorous plant soil \u0026amp; supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zac's Attack Plants","offers":[{"title":"2-in Starter Plant","offer_id":53802373677419,"sku":"ZAP-GA-2IN","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-in Hanging Medium","offer_id":53802373710187,"sku":"ZAP-GA-4IN","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/3552\/4971\/files\/il_fullxfull.8474868181_437v_fd31bafa-da2d-4d41-a0ca-3fc2302b9ba1.jpg?v=1788579736"},{"product_id":"nepenthes-x-miranda-starter-plant-live-96465","title":"Nepenthes x Miranda Starter Plant, Live Carnivorous Pitcher Plant, Fast Growing Tropical Houseplant with Red Pitchers, 2 Sizes","description":"\u003cp\u003eNepenthes x Miranda is one of the fastest-growing tropical pitcher plants you can buy, and the one that goes from small starter to dramatic hanging pitchers quickest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eREAD THIS FIRST\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a young rooted starter plant, not the mature specimen in the first photo. That photo shows what Miranda becomes with time and light. What ships to you is a small, established, actively growing plant in a 2-inch or 3-inch nursery pot, depending on the size you select. The later photos show plants from current stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHOOSE YOUR SIZE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2-in Starter Plant - a young rooted plant, established and actively growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3-in Starter Plant - a larger, further-developed plant with a head start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWHY MIRANDA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMiranda is a vigorous hybrid with big speckled red and green pitchers and a climbing habit. It is what people pick when they want a Nepenthes that actually does something in a reasonable amount of time. On a bright shelf it stays compact. Given room and light, it climbs and hangs traps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also forgiving. Miranda handles normal household conditions better than most tropical pitcher plants, so it works as a real houseplant rather than a terrarium-only project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCARE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight: bright light or strong filtered light indoors. More light means better pitcher color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater: distilled, rain, or reverse-osmosis water only. Minerals in tap water damage the roots over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedium: keep it lightly moist, never waterlogged. Nepenthes want an airy mix such as sphagnum and perlite, not standard potting soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeeding: none needed. Do not use regular houseplant fertilizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eABOUT LIVE PLANTS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarter plants vary in pitcher count, leaf size, and color depending on the season and recent growth. Every plant ships rooted, actively growing, and selected in healthy condition. Yours will not be identical to any single photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSHIPPING AND ARRIVAL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to protect the pitchers and root ball in transit. Please open the package promptly and put the plant back into bright light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome travel stress is normal. Dried or dropped pitchers do not mean the plant is unhealthy. The leaves are what matter, and new pitchers form once it settles in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf there is a serious issue when your plant arrives, please message me with clear photos of the plant and packaging so I can help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNeed fresh potting mix?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor repotting Miranda, use an airy low-nutrient Nepenthes substrate. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nepenthes-potting-mix-pitcher-plant-fertilizer-sample-sphagnum-perlite\"\u003eShop my long-fiber sphagnum + perlite Nepenthes Potting Mix\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHelpful care guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/carnivorous-plant-guides\/nepenthes-care-guide\"\u003eNepenthes Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/carnivorous-plant-guides\/why-nepenthes-stop-making-pitchers\"\u003ewhat to check if your Nepenthes stops making pitchers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carnivorous-plants\"\u003eShop all carnivorous plants\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carnivorous-plant-soil-supplies\"\u003ebrowse carnivorous plant soil \u0026amp; supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zac's Attack Plants","offers":[{"title":"2-in Starter Plant","offer_id":53802373972331,"sku":"MIR-2","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-in Starter Plant","offer_id":53802374005099,"sku":"MIR-3","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/3552\/4971\/files\/il_fullxfull.8238093000_c6ip.jpg?v=1788579764"}],"url":"https:\/\/zacsattackplants.com\/collections\/carnivorous-plants.oembed","provider":"Zac's Attack Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}