I’m not a fan of selling “starter plants” and won’t be sending any tiny specimens. 😉 The plants for sale are called “typicals,” which is my easy way of avoiding research into the exact variety—if I even know it. 😜 I have over 30 different species, including cultivars and seed-grown plants, in my collection. While I know a bit about some of the more famous ones, I’m no botanical expert. I don’t want to sell a plant as a specific variety if I’m unsure and unwilling to do the homework by consulting friends who are much better at species identification than I am.
Sometimes plants are mislabeled, purchased incorrectly, grown from seed as typicals, or lose their tags—things happen. Occasionally, they appear as volunteer plants in pots and can’t be accurately identified. They can vary in size, color, and even trap shape and color.
Due to their larger size and length, they’re shipped bare root with a 2.5-inch pot and media to fill it. Protecting a potted plant is tricky with my setup. Tiny plants, on the other hand, ship easily in pots. That’s why bare root works better for both buyer and grower—it gives you the full experience from planting to enjoying.
Buying typicals is like a box of chocolates—you never know what you’re going to get! 😂 But it’s an affordable way to grow your flytrap collection. Photos are only representative, not of any specific plant or type. If the description says red or green, the plant will be close to those colors—some may be more purple, others green with red tinges, and so on.